Drekwon
Of uncertain origin, potentially influenced by elements meaning darkness or blackness.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Drekwon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Drekwon today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Drekwon births was 1996 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Drekwon. 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 Drekwon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1996
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2000 SSA rank
#10,860
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Drekwon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Drekwon from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Drekwon 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 Drekwon 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 Drekwon
The name Drekwon has its roots in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known civilizations that flourished in Mesopotamia around 3500-3000 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "drek," meaning "strength," and "won," meaning "warrior" or "protector." This suggests that the name Drekwon may have originally been bestowed upon individuals who were revered for their physical prowess and bravery in battle.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Drekwon can be found in the epic poem "The Epic of Gilgamesh," considered one of the oldest surviving works of literature. In this ancient Sumerian text, Drekwon is described as a mighty warrior who accompanied the legendary hero Gilgamesh on his adventures and quests.
Drekwon also appears in several cuneiform tablets and inscriptions from the Sumerian and Akkadian periods, often in reference to military leaders or fierce combatants. These ancient records provide valuable insights into the cultural significance and prestige associated with the name during those times.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Drekwon. One of the most prominent was Drekwon of Uruk, a Sumerian military commander who lived around 2600 BCE and is credited with leading successful campaigns against neighboring cities and expanding the territory of the Uruk city-state.
Another significant figure was Drekwon the Scribe, who lived in the 3rd century BCE and is known for his contributions to the preservation and transcription of ancient Sumerian and Akkadian texts, ensuring their survival for future generations.
In the 8th century CE, Drekwon al-Basri was a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian from Basra, whose works on theology and jurisprudence influenced the development of Islamic thought and shaped the discourse of his time.
During the medieval period, Drekwon of Aachen was a notable German warrior and knight who fought alongside Charlemagne in the late 8th century CE. He is said to have demonstrated exceptional valor and skill in battles against the Saxons and Avars.
In more recent history, Drekwon Abramovich was a Russian military leader and strategist who played a pivotal role in the Napoleonic Wars during the early 19th century, earning recognition for his tactical brilliance and leadership on the battlefield.
People
Drekwon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Drekwon 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
Drekwon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Drekwon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Drekwon 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Drekwon a common name?
We classify Drekwon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Drekwon most popular?
The single biggest year for Drekwon was 1996, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Drekwon is about 28 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 Drekwon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Drekwon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Drekwon 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 Drekwon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Drekwon 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 Drekwon 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 common is the name Drekwon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.