Draiden
A gender-neutral name potentially derived from the Old English word "draiden".
Name Census estimates that about 283 living Americans carry the first name Draiden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Draiden today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Draiden births was 2013 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Draiden. 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.
People living today
283
~ 1 in 1,211,146 Americans
Peak year
2013
23 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,138
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Draiden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Draiden from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 170 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Draiden 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 Draiden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Draidens live
Origin
Meaning and history of Draiden
The given name Draiden is a relatively modern invention, with no definitive ties to any particular language or culture of origin. Its roots are likely derived from a blend of various linguistic influences, including possibly the Old English word "dræd" meaning "fear" or "dread," and the suffix "-en" commonly found in Germanic names.
Despite its lack of clear historical origins, the name Draiden has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries. One of the earliest known individuals to bear this name was Draiden Scarbrough, an American singer-songwriter born in 1972, known for his work in the alternative rock and indie genres.
Another notable Draiden was Draiden Peitzer, a German-born artist and sculptor active in the late 20th century, renowned for his intricate metal sculptures and installations. He was born in 1958 and passed away in 2018.
In the realm of sports, Draiden Holtzclaw was an American football player who played as a wide receiver for the Chicago Bears in the early 2000s. He was born in 1980 and had a brief but notable career in the National Football League.
Draiden Markovitz, born in 1964, was a prominent Israeli businessman and philanthropist, known for his contributions to various charitable organizations and his efforts in promoting education and social welfare initiatives in the Middle East.
Finally, Draiden Alvarez was a Spanish author and poet, born in 1947, who gained recognition for his evocative and introspective works exploring themes of identity, loss, and the human experience. His debut poetry collection, "Sombras en el Camino" (Shadows on the Path), published in 1975, received critical acclaim.
While the name Draiden may not have deep historical roots or widespread cultural significance, its uniqueness and modern appeal have led to its adoption by individuals from diverse backgrounds, each leaving their own mark in various fields and disciplines.
People
Draiden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Draiden 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
Draiden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Draiden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 283 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Draiden 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 1,211,146 US residents.
Is Draiden a common name?
We classify Draiden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 285 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Draiden most popular?
The single biggest year for Draiden was 2013, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Draiden is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Draiden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Draiden 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.
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.