Draco
Every Draco since 1997 — 1,424 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Draco
Draco is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,733 in 2025 with 94 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 1,424 American babies have been named Draco. Its peak came in 2021, when 160 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Draco stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Draco year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 94 | #1,733 |
| 2024 | 154 | #1,278 |
| 2023 | 108 | #1,612 |
| 2022 | 134 | #1,388 |
| 2021 | 160 | #1,208 |
| 2020 | 101 | #1,605 |
| 2019 | 99 | #1,645 |
| 2018 | 64 | #2,176 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,084 |
| 2016 | 36 | #3,177 |
| 2015 | 36 | #3,174 |
| 2014 | 42 | #2,821 |
| 2013 | 27 | #3,777 |
| 2012 | 51 | #2,459 |
| 2011 | 32 | #3,383 |
| 2010 | 31 | #3,479 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,625 |
| 2008 | 26 | #3,963 |
| 2007 | 28 | #3,717 |
| 2006 | 23 | #4,130 |
| 2005 | 25 | #3,745 |
| 2004 | 19 | #4,463 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,103 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,827 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,771 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,853 |
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Famous people named Draco
- Draco Public worker · -650–-600
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Draco in 2025?
Draco ranked #1,733 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 94 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Draco?
1,424 babies have been named Draco in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Draco most popular?
Draco peaked in 2021, when 160 newborns received the name.
Is Draco a boy or girl name?
Draco is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Draco rising or falling?
Draco is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Draco?
Well-known people named Draco include Draco (public worker).