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Dabriyon

A French masculine name derived from the Hebrew name "Abner", meaning "father of light".

Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Dabriyon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dabriyon today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dabriyon births was 2013 (7 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Dabriyon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.

Key insights

  • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dabriyon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

7

~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans

Peak year

2013

7 babies that year

Average age

13

years old

2013 SSA rank

#9,865

Tracked since 2013

Popularity

Dabriyon: popularity over time

Babies born per year

02457

Decades

Dabriyon by decade

The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dabriyon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2010s707

Origin

Meaning and history of Dabriyon

The name Dabriyon has its roots in the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the region of Mesopotamia, now modern-day Iraq, between the 4th and 3rd millennia BC. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "dab," meaning "to inscribe" or "to write," and "ri," meaning "great" or "mighty," suggesting that the name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in the art of writing or were considered great scribes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dabriyon can be found in the Sumerian King List, an ancient clay tablet dating back to around 2500 BC. This document lists the names of rulers who governed the city-states of Sumer, and a king bearing the name Dabriyon is mentioned as having reigned in the city of Uruk for a period of time.

In the 1st millennium BC, the name Dabriyon appeared in several ancient Babylonian texts, including the famous Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest known works of literature. In this epic, Dabriyon is mentioned as a wise and learned scribe who assists the protagonist, Gilgamesh, on his adventures.

During the Hellenistic period, which began in the 4th century BC, the name Dabriyon was adopted and adapted by the Greeks, who rendered it as "Dabryōn." This Greek version of the name can be found in several ancient Greek writings, including the works of the historian Herodotus and the philosopher Plato.

One of the most notable historical figures to bear the name Dabriyon was a Chaldean astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 5th century BC. This Dabriyon is credited with making significant contributions to the field of astronomy and is believed to have influenced the work of later Greek philosophers and scientists.

Another famous individual named Dabriyon was a Persian physician who lived in the 9th century AD. He is known for his writings on medicine and his contributions to the field of pharmacology.

In the 12th century, a Dabriyon was a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian from the city of Baghdad. He wrote extensively on various aspects of Islamic law and theology, and his works were highly regarded in the Muslim world.

During the Renaissance period, a Dabriyon was an Italian humanist and poet who lived in the 15th century. He was known for his eloquent writings and his efforts to revive the study of classical Greek and Roman literature.

Finally, in the 19th century, a Dabriyon was a French explorer and naturalist who embarked on several expeditions to Africa and the Middle East. He is remembered for his detailed accounts of the flora and fauna he encountered during his travels.

People

Dabriyon + last name combinations

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FAQ

Dabriyon: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Dabriyon?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dabriyon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 48,964,905 US residents.

Is Dabriyon a common name?

We classify Dabriyon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Dabriyon most popular?

The single biggest year for Dabriyon was 2013, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dabriyon is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

What does the SSA popularity chart show?

The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Dabriyon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Dabriyon a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dabriyon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.

Is Dabriyon still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Dabriyon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.

Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?

Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Dabriyon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.

Where does this data come from?

First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.

Does every first name have Census demographic data?

No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.

How many Americans are named Dabriyon?

For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.

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