Draconis
A masculine name derived from the Latin word for dragon.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Draconis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Draconis today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Draconis births was 2008 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Draconis. 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 Draconis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2008
5 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2013 SSA rank
#12,646
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Draconis: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Draconis from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Draconis 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 Draconis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Draconis
The given name Draconis finds its origins in the Latin language, derived from the word "draco," which translates to "dragon" or "serpent." This name's roots can be traced back to ancient Roman mythology and literature, where dragons were often depicted as powerful and symbolic creatures.
The earliest recorded usage of Draconis as a personal name dates back to the 1st century AD, when it appeared in various Roman historical records and inscriptions. During this period, the name was likely associated with strength, power, and nobility, as dragons were revered symbols in Roman culture.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Draconis was a Roman senator and philosopher who lived in the 2nd century AD. Unfortunately, little is known about his life beyond a few fragmentary accounts, but his name has been preserved in various historical texts.
In the Middle Ages, the name Draconis gained popularity among European nobility, particularly in regions influenced by Latin culture. One famous bearer of this name was Draconis de Montfort, a French nobleman and crusader who lived in the 13th century (1208-1265). He played a prominent role in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathar heresy in southern France.
Another historical figure with the name Draconis was an Italian Renaissance artist and architect who lived in the 15th century. Known as Draconis Vittorio, he was renowned for his intricate architectural designs and was commissioned by several wealthy patrons during his lifetime.
In the realm of literature, the name Draconis appeared in various works throughout history. One notable example is the epic poem "The Faerie Queene" by Edmund Spenser, published in 1590. In this work, Draconis is depicted as a fearsome dragon guarding a precious treasure.
During the 17th century, a renowned Dutch astronomer and mathematician named Draconis Huygens made significant contributions to the field of optics and is credited with discovering the true shape of the rings of Saturn.
While the name Draconis may not be as common in modern times, it has left an indelible mark on history, carrying with it connotations of strength, power, and mythology from its ancient Latin roots.
People
Draconis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Draconis as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Draconis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Draconis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Draconis 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Draconis a common name?
We classify Draconis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Draconis most popular?
The single biggest year for Draconis was 2008, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Draconis is about 15 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 Draconis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Draconis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Draconis 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 Draconis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Draconis 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 Draconis 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 people are named Draconis?
See how many people have the name Draconis on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.