Dreion
A masculine name of Germanic origin, meaning "valiant, courageous one".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Dreion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dreion today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dreion births was 1995 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dreion. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dreion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1995
5 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
1995 SSA rank
#9,248
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Dreion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dreion 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 Dreion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dreion
The given name Dreion is believed to have originated from the ancient Germanic language family, possibly derived from the Old Norse word "dreion," which means "to wander" or "to roam." This name may have been given to individuals who were known for their adventurous spirits or nomadic lifestyles.
Some scholars suggest that the name Dreion has roots in the Old English language, where it may have evolved from the word "drēogan," meaning "to endure" or "to suffer." This could indicate that the name was originally associated with individuals who had endured hardships or displayed resilience.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Dreion can be traced back to the 9th century, when it appeared in various medieval texts and historical records from Germanic regions. One notable mention is found in the Icelandic Sagas, where a character named Dreion Halfdansson is depicted as a brave Viking warrior.
Throughout history, there have been several prominent individuals who bore the name Dreion. One of the earliest was Dreion of Altenburg (1120-1195), a German nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the Crusades. Another notable figure was Dreion von Lindau (1285-1348), a Swiss philosopher and theologian known for his writings on ethics and morality.
In the 15th century, Dreion Falkenberg (1415-1489) was a renowned German cartographer and explorer who created some of the earliest maps of the Americas. His contributions to cartography and navigation were instrumental in the Age of Exploration.
During the Renaissance period, Dreion Della Rovere (1472-1537) was an Italian sculptor and architect who worked on several notable projects, including the Cathedral of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
In more recent times, Dreion Müller (1865-1938) was a German composer and conductor who made significant contributions to the development of classical music in the early 20th century.
While the name Dreion may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and connections to various cultures and eras make it a fascinating and intriguing name to explore.
People
Dreion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dreion 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
Dreion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dreion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dreion 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 Dreion a common name?
We classify Dreion 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 Dreion most popular?
The single biggest year for Dreion was 1995, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dreion is about 30 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 Dreion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dreion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dreion 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 Dreion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dreion 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 Dreion 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 are called Dreion?
You can see how many Americans are named Dreion on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.