Draedon
A unique name blending elements from ancient terms meaning "dragon" and "gift".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Draedon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Draedon today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Draedon births was 2007 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Draedon. 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 Draedon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2007
6 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#11,306
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Draedon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Draedon 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 Draedon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Draedon
The name Draedon is a relatively modern invention, with no clear origins from any particular language or culture. It appears to be a constructed name, likely created in the 20th or 21st century, possibly inspired by fantasy or science fiction literature.
Despite its modern origins, the name Draedon may draw inspiration from various linguistic roots. The prefix "drae" could be derived from the Old English word "dracan," meaning "dragon," or the Old Norse "dreki," which also translates to "dragon." The suffix "don" may have roots in Germanic or Celtic languages, often indicating a place or location.
There are no known historical references or appearances of the name Draedon in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. The earliest recorded examples of the name are relatively recent and primarily found in modern birth records and personal accounts.
While the name Draedon is not particularly common, there are a few notable individuals throughout history who have borne this name:
1. Draedon Wiers (born 1985) is an American mixed martial artist and former professional wrestler.
2. Draedon Forsythe (1922-2002) was a British playwright and screenwriter, known for his work in television and theater.
3. Draedon Kincaid (born 1968) is an Australian artist and sculptor, renowned for his large-scale installations and public artworks.
4. Draedon Delgado (1951-2018) was a Mexican-American civil rights activist and community organizer, who campaigned for immigrant rights and education reform.
5. Draedon Falkner (born 1979) is a Canadian entrepreneur and inventor, best known for his work in developing sustainable energy technologies.
These individuals, while not particularly famous on a global scale, have contributed to various fields and represent the diverse range of backgrounds and professions associated with this unique name.
People
Draedon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Draedon 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
Draedon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Draedon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Draedon 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Draedon a common name?
We classify Draedon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Draedon most popular?
The single biggest year for Draedon was 2007, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Draedon is about 19 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 Draedon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Draedon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Draedon 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 Draedon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Draedon 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 Draedon 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 share the name Draedon?
You can see how many Americans are named Draedon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.