Drayden
Drayden is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invented name; possibly combining elements meaning 'dragon' (from Drake) or 'great' with a popular suffix.
Origin and history
Drayden is a contemporary American invented name that likely combines elements of names like Drake or Drayton with the popular '-den' suffix. It gained traction in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries alongside similar modern rhyming names. It remains a relatively rare but recognizable choice for modern parents.
Popularity in the United States
2,173 babies in the United States have been named Drayden since 1880. It ranks #2772 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1566.
States where it is most popular
- TX (21.2 %)
- CA (10.2 %)
- OH (8.4 %)
- IN (7.7 %)
- IL (6.7 %)
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 | 10 |
| 2000-2010 | 614 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,187 |
| 2020-2029 | 362 |
Nicknames
Dray
Fun facts
- Drayden emerged as part of the broader 2000s trend of created names ending in '-den'.
- The name has seen steady, modest usage in the United States, with over 2,000 total boys named Drayden recorded.