Dravid
A name of Indian origin referring to the Dravidian people.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Dravid. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dravid today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dravid births was 2003 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dravid. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Dravid with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dravid. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2003
5 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2003 SSA rank
#11,366
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Dravid: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dravid 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 Dravid 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dravid
The name Dravid has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was often used as a name for individuals belonging to the Brahmin caste.
One possible derivation of the name Dravid is from the Sanskrit word "dravida," which refers to the Dravidian language family spoken in southern India. It is believed that the name may have been given to individuals who hailed from the Dravidian region or had connections to the Dravidian culture.
Another theory suggests that the name Dravid may be derived from the Sanskrit word "dravya," which means "substance" or "wealth." In this context, the name could have been bestowed upon individuals who were considered wealthy or prosperous.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Dravid. One of the earliest recorded examples is Dravid Rishi, a revered Hindu sage who is mentioned in the ancient Vedic texts and is believed to have lived during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
Another prominent individual with the name Dravid was Dravid Gupta, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived during the 7th century CE. He is credited with making significant contributions to the field of mathematics and is particularly known for his work on the concept of zero.
In the realm of literature, Dravid Kavi was a celebrated Sanskrit poet who flourished during the 9th century CE. His literary works, which included poetry and plays, were highly acclaimed and have been widely studied and analyzed by scholars over the centuries.
Moving forward in time, Dravid Thandavan was a revered Tamil scholar and philosopher who lived in the 16th century CE. He was a prolific writer and is remembered for his contributions to the field of Tamil literature and philosophy.
Finally, one of the most famous individuals with the name Dravid in recent times is Rahul Dravid, the former Indian cricketer who was born in 1973. Dravid is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of Indian cricket and was known for his technical proficiency, discipline, and sportsmanship.
People
Dravid + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dravid 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
Dravid: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dravid?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dravid 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Dravid a common name?
We classify Dravid as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dravid most popular?
The single biggest year for Dravid was 2003, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dravid is about 23 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 Dravid in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dravid a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dravid 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 Dravid still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dravid 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 Dravid 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 Dravid?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.