Drayven
A masculine name of unknown origin, potentially derived from "dragon".
Name Census estimates that about 430 living Americans carry the first name Drayven. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Drayven today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Drayven births was 2012 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Drayven. 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
430
~ 1 in 797,103 Americans
Peak year
2012
28 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,233
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Drayven: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Drayven from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 205 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Drayven remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Drayven 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 Drayven during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Drayvens live
Origin
Meaning and history of Drayven
The name Drayven is a relatively modern invention, with no clear linguistic or cultural origins. It is believed to be a combination of the English words "dray" and "raven," though the reasons behind this blend remain unclear.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Drayven dates back to the late 20th century, though it remained exceedingly rare until the early 21st century. Some speculate that the name may have been inspired by the growing popularity of unique and creative baby names during this period.
While the name Drayven has no known historical or literary references, it has been adopted by a handful of notable individuals in recent years. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Drayven Young, an American singer and songwriter born in 1985.
Another individual with this name is Drayven Walker, an American football player for the Kansas City Chiefs, born in 1996. Drayven Richardson, an American actor best known for his role in the television series "The Whispers," was born in 2007.
Drayven Martin, an Australian professional basketball player, was born in 1994 and has represented the Perth Wildcats in the National Basketball League. Drayven Hayward, a British artist and illustrator, was born in 1982 and is known for his work in the comic book industry.
While the name Drayven may lack a deep historical or cultural significance, its unique and modern sound has appealed to parents seeking distinctive names for their children. As a result, the name has gained a small but growing following in various parts of the world.
People
Drayven + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Drayven 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
Drayven: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Drayven?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 430 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Drayven 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 797,103 US residents.
Is Drayven a common name?
We classify Drayven as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 434 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Drayven most popular?
The single biggest year for Drayven was 2012, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Drayven is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Drayven a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Drayven 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.