Find out how popular the first name Drayce has been for the last 17 years (from 2007 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Drayce by gender

Based on the last 17 years of data, Drayce is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 10 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Drayce.

The history of the first name Drayce

The name Drayce is a variant of the Old English name Draca, which means "dragon" or "serpent." It likely originated in the Anglo-Saxon regions of Britain during the 5th to 11th centuries. The name may have been inspired by the mythical creature's association with strength, power, and fierceness.

Drayce shares similarities with the Old Norse name Dreki, which also means "dragon" or "serpent." This suggests that the name may have been influenced by the Vikings who settled in various parts of Britain during the 8th to 11th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Drayce can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript record of landowners in England completed in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Draic" in this document.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Drayce. One of the earliest was Drayce de Beaumont (1050-1118), a Norman nobleman who fought alongside William the Conqueror during the Norman conquest of England in 1066.

Another notable bearer of the name was Drayce FitzOsbern (1080-1142), an Anglo-Norman nobleman and military commander who served as the Earl of Hereford under King Henry I of England.

In the 13th century, Drayce de Montfort (1215-1265) was a prominent English nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the Second Barons' War against King Henry III.

During the Renaissance period, Drayce Thornbury (1530-1592) was an English playwright and poet known for his contributions to the development of Elizabethan theatre.

In more recent times, Drayce Blackwell (1880-1956) was an American politician who served as the Governor of South Carolina from 1931 to 1935.

Data source

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