Drako
A masculine name meaning "dragon" or "serpent" of Greek origin.
Name Census estimates that about 345 living Americans carry the first name Drako. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Drako today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Drako births was 2021 (46 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Drako. 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
345
~ 1 in 993,491 Americans
Peak year
2021
46 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,463
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Drako: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Drako from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 178 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
Drako 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 Drako during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Drakos live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Drako, while Florida, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Drako
The name Drako is derived from the Greek word "drakon," which means "dragon" or "serpent." Its origins can be traced back to ancient Greek mythology, where dragons were revered as powerful and mystical creatures.
In ancient Greek literature, the name Drako appeared in various texts, including the epic poem the Iliad by Homer. The word "drakon" was often used to describe mythical beasts or monsters encountered by legendary heroes.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Drako was an Athenian lawmaker who lived in the 7th century BCE. He is known for introducing a strict code of laws, which were famously harsh and punished even minor offenses with death. This code became known as the "Draconian laws," and the term "draconian" is still used today to describe excessively severe punishment.
Another notable figure with the name Drako was a Byzantine military leader and strategos (general) who lived in the 10th century CE. He played a significant role in defending the Byzantine Empire against various invaders and is remembered for his military prowess.
In the Middle Ages, the name Drako appeared in various European countries, often associated with individuals of noble or military backgrounds. One such example is Drako von Mecklenburg, a German knight who participated in the Crusades during the 12th century.
During the Renaissance period, the name Drako gained popularity among artists and scholars who were fascinated by Greek mythology and classical culture. One notable bearer of this name was Drako Valerio, an Italian humanist and poet who lived in the 15th century.
In more recent times, the name Drako has been used less frequently but still carries connotations of strength, power, and a connection to the mythical world of dragons. Some modern examples include Drako Tsvetkov, a Bulgarian wrestler who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics, and Drako Radulović, a Serbian actor and director known for his work in theater and film.
While the name Drako may not be as common today as it once was, its rich historical significance and connection to ancient Greek mythology continue to captivate those interested in the origins and meanings of names.
People
Drako + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Drako 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
Drako: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Drako?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 345 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Drako 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 993,491 US residents.
Is Drako a common name?
We classify Drako as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 348 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Drako most popular?
The single biggest year for Drako was 2021, when 46 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Drako is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Drako a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Drako 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.