Drusilla
Drusilla is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “strong, fruitful.” Drusilla was a name in the Roman Claudian family, possibly meaning 'strong' from a Celtic root.
Torn between Drusilla and another name? Ask family and friends to vote
how do you pronounce Drusilla?
droo-SIL-ah
where does the name Drusilla come from?
The feminine diminutive of the Roman cognomen Drusus.
Several notable Roman women bore it, including the sister of Emperor Caligula. In the Bible, Drusilla was a Jewish princess. The name has a darkly elegant quality, further popularized by the vampire Drusilla in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
how popular is this name?
Drusilla has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 16 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 19. It peaked at #606 in 1886, and ranked #956 in 1914.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1914 | #956 |
| 1912 | #919 |
| 1910 | #845 |
| 1909 | #909 |
| 1890 | #940 |
| 1886 | #606 |
| 1880 | #628 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Drusilla fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Drusilla?
- Drusilla (character in Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
- Drusilla (biblical princess, wife of Roman governor Felix)
what are the nicknames and variants of Drusilla?
Nicknames
what names are similar to Drusilla?
what names go well with Drusilla?
Sibling names that share Drusilla's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Drusilla
What does the name Drusilla mean?
Drusilla means “strong, fruitful”.
What is the origin of the name Drusilla?
Drusilla comes from the Latin naming tradition.
How popular is the name Drusilla?
Drusilla ranked #956 in the US in 1914, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1886, at #606, and it has spent 16 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Drusilla a boy or girl name?
Drusilla is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Drusilla?
Drusilla is pronounced droo-SIL-ah, with 3 syllables.
Last updated · Curated by HushName editorial
love Drusilla? get 10 more names curated for your family.
Popularity rankings and meanings are just the starting point. Our AI consultant finds names that match your heritage, style, and what matters most to you.
Completely free. No credit card required.
Start your free session