Draylen
An English variant name derived from the word "dragon".
Name Census estimates that about 200 living Americans carry the first name Draylen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Draylen today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Draylen births was 2018 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Draylen. 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
200
~ 1 in 1,713,772 Americans
Peak year
2018
18 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,232
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Draylen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Draylen 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 122 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Draylen remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Draylen 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 Draylen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Draylen
The given name Draylen does not have a definitive origin or history that can be traced back to a specific language, culture, or time period. It appears to be a modern invented name, potentially created by combining elements from different sources.
One possible theory suggests that the name Draylen might be a variation or combination of the names Drayden and Raylen. Drayden is an English surname that could be derived from the Old English words "dræge" meaning "to delay" or "to drag," and "denu" meaning "valley." Raylen, on the other hand, is a gender-neutral name that may have originated as a variant of the name Raylene, which has roots in the Old English name Rægenild or the French name Rayline.
While Draylen does not seem to have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records, there are a few notable individuals who have carried this name in modern times.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Draylen is Draylen Mason, an American football player born in 1991. He played as a defensive back for various college teams, including the University of Arkansas and Vanderbilt University.
Another individual named Draylen is Draylen Harris, an American high school basketball player from Texas. He gained recognition for his exceptional talent and was highly recruited by college programs during his senior year in 2018.
In the entertainment industry, there is Draylen Roberts, an American singer and songwriter born in 1996. He is known for his work in the R&B and pop genres and has released several singles and music videos.
Draylen Rhodes is a Canadian professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Draylen. He has competed in various independent wrestling promotions across North America since the early 2010s.
Lastly, Draylen Bailey is a Canadian YouTuber and content creator who gained popularity for his gaming and lifestyle videos. He has amassed a significant following on platforms like YouTube and Twitch.
While the name Draylen may not have a rich historical background or cultural significance, it has gained some prominence in recent years, particularly in the United States and Canada, where individuals with this unique name have made their mark in various fields.
People
Draylen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Draylen 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
Draylen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Draylen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 200 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Draylen 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 1,713,772 US residents.
Is Draylen a common name?
We classify Draylen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 202 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Draylen most popular?
The single biggest year for Draylen was 2018, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Draylen is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Draylen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Draylen 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.