Dryden
Every Dryden since 1992 — 461 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dryden
Dryden is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,543 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 461 American babies have been named Dryden. Its peak came in 2007, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Dryden stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dryden year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,543 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,202 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,492 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #12,563 |
| 2019 | 5 | #12,681 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,335 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,596 |
| 2016 | 10 | #7,753 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,197 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,307 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,168 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,309 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,041 |
| 2010 | 25 | #4,025 |
| 2009 | 24 | #4,195 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,438 |
| 2007 | 31 | #3,462 |
| 2006 | 22 | #4,264 |
| 2005 | 20 | #4,366 |
| 2004 | 27 | #3,480 |
| 2003 | 27 | #3,385 |
| 2002 | 24 | #3,587 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,205 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,854 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,610 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dryden in 2025?
Dryden ranked #12,543 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dryden?
461 babies have been named Dryden in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dryden most popular?
Dryden peaked in 2007, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Dryden a boy or girl name?
Dryden is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dryden rising or falling?
Dryden is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.