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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Dragon — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Drago|Draiden
MythologicalBoy↑↑ Surging

Dragon

DRAG-un · 2 syllables

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#8467
↑↑ Surging
#8467
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 9
Peak rank
#8467 in 2024
5yr change
+4247 ranks
Birth frequency
2.5 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)20222024

Rank #8467 · Rising since 2022

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
Mythological boy names
Dragon

Popularity score: 9  ·  SSA Rank: #8467

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
+4247 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
18 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
MythologicalStrongBoy2-syllableLegendaryNature-inspiredPowerModern usageRareRising
Character
fierce courageprotective strengthtransformative powerancient wisdomcommanding presence
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Dragons

powerfultransformativewisemysteriousmajestic
STRONG
High confidence

Dragon is a Mythological boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #8467 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +4247 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#8467 · very rare
Dragon at a Glance
Meaning:From Old English 'draca', derived from Latin 'draco'. Dragons are legendary serpentine creatures found in mythology across cultures, symbolizing power, protection, and wisdom.
Language root:Old English · Proto-Germanic
Peak rank:#8467 in 2024
5yr change:+4247 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Dragon Sorensen
Character
Similar Sound
DracoDraydenDraganDrakeDrayton
Similar Style
Griffin◈Phoenix◈Orion◈Rowan◈Caspian◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Dragon
Phoenix◈Griffin◈AriaZephyr◈Raven◈Storm◈Kai◈Sage◈
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Griffin◈
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Phoenix◈
Mythological · #275
→ Stable
Orion◈
Mythological · #325
↑ Rising
Rowan◈
Irish · #71
→ Stable
Caspian◈
Persian · #578
↑ Rising
Aries
Mythological · #700
↑ Rising
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Dragon · Overview
Summary

Dragon is a Mythological boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #8467 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 53/100 ↓ Fading

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Dragon scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 4247 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Mythological · Strong character
Dragon carries a bold, fierce quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Dragon is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
dragon.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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