Draiman
A masculine Hebrew name potentially derived from the Hebrew word "derech", meaning "path" or "road".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Draiman. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Draiman today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Draiman births was 2011 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Draiman. 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 Draiman. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2011
6 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#11,211
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Draiman: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Draiman 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 Draiman during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Draiman
The name Draiman is believed to have originated in ancient Persia, modern-day Iran, around the 6th century BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Persian word "draymi," which means "brave" or "courageous." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who exhibited bravery or strength in battle or other endeavors.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Draiman can be found in the ancient Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. In this epic, a character named Draiman is depicted as a valiant warrior who fought alongside the legendary hero Rustam.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Draiman. One such individual was Draiman ibn Abi al-Hakam (born around 850 CE), a prominent Persian scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics during the Islamic Golden Age.
Another notable Draiman was Draiman al-Hakim (1004-1072 CE), a renowned Persian physician and philosopher who authored several influential works on medicine and philosophy. His treatise, "Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb" (The Canon of Medicine), was a widely studied text in medieval Europe and the Islamic world.
In the 13th century, Draiman al-Razi (1149-1209 CE) was a celebrated Persian poet and mystic who composed numerous spiritual and mystical poems that were widely admired and studied in his time.
During the 16th century, Draiman Khan (1511-1572 CE) was a powerful military commander and statesman in the Mughal Empire, known for his strategic prowess and loyalty to Emperor Akbar.
Finally, in more recent times, Draiman Suleiman (1890-1963 CE) was a prominent Persian artist and calligrapher who gained recognition for his intricate and beautiful calligraphic works, which adorned numerous mosques and buildings throughout Iran.
While the name Draiman may have originated in ancient Persia, it has transcended geographical boundaries and cultural divides, serving as a testament to the rich tapestry of human history and the enduring influence of names across generations.
People
Draiman + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Draiman 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
Draiman: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Draiman?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Draiman 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Draiman a common name?
We classify Draiman as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Draiman most popular?
The single biggest year for Draiman was 2011, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Draiman 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 Draiman in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Draiman a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Draiman 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 Draiman still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Draiman 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 Draiman 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 have the name Draiman?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.