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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Dragan — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Draelyn|Dragen
SlavicBoy↑↑ Surging

Dragan

DRAH-gahn · 2 syllables

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#10137
↑↑ Surging
#10137
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 7
Peak rank
#8941 in 2020
5yr change
+2576 ranks
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #10137 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Slavic boy names
Dragan

Popularity score: 7  ·  SSA Rank: #10137

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+2576 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
22 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend88

Strong upward momentum in recent years.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
SlavicStrongBoy2-syllableSerbianCroatianTraditionalMasculineEastern EuropeanRare in US
Character
fierce determinationbold warrior spiritprotective strengthcommanding presenceunwavering courage
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Dragans

skilledintelligentcreativeexperiencedrespected
STRONG
High confidence

Dragan is a Slavic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #10137 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +2576 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#10137 · very rare
Dragan at a Glance
Meaning:From Slavic 'drag' meaning 'precious' or 'dear'. A traditional name evoking strength and value in South Slavic cultures.
Language root:Slavic · Proto-Slavic
Peak rank:#8941 in 2020
5yr change:+2576 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Dragan Stojković
Football player & manager
Dragan Đilas
Serbian politician
Similar Sound
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Dragan
AnyaKatarinaMilicaStefanNikola◈Petra
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Dragan · Overview
Summary

Dragan is a Slavic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #10137 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Dragan scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 2576 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Strong · Classic character
Dragan carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Dragan is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
dragan.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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