Draco
Draco is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Dragon or serpent.
Origin and history
Draco is derived from the Ancient Greek name Drakon, which translates to dragon or serpent. It gained historical fame through the Athenian lawmaker known for his strict legal code. In contemporary U.S. usage, its popularity has risen significantly due to the Harry Potter literary franchise.
Popularity in the United States
1,424 babies in the United States have been named Draco since 1880. It ranks #3296 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1226.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.2 %)
- TX (22.6 %)
- FL (9.3 %)
- OH (6.5 %)
- MO (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 21 |
| 2000-2010 | 196 |
| 2010-2019 | 456 |
| 2020-2029 | 751 |
Fun facts
- Draco was a 7th-century BCE Athenian lawmaker whose unforgiving legal system gave rise to the adjective draconian.
- The name saw a dramatic rise in modern interest due to the character Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter series.
- Draco is also the name of a prominent constellation in the northern sky representing a dragon.