Drema
A feminine name derived from the word "dream", perhaps alluding to aspirations or visions.
Name Census estimates that about 1,681 living Americans carry the first name Drema. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Drema today is around 65 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Drema births was 1959 (112 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Drema. 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
- • The typical person named Drema is about 65 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Dremas were born before 1971.
People living today
1.7K
~ 1 in 203,899 Americans
Peak year
1959
112 babies that year
Average age
65
years old
2000 SSA rank
#12,160
Tracked since 1921
Popularity
Drema: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Drema from the 1920s through to the 2000s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 890 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Drema 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 Drema during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dremas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. West Virginia, Virginia, Ohio recorded the most babies named Drema, while North Carolina, Kentucky, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 364 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Drema
The name Drema is believed to have originated from the Old English word "dream," which means "vision" or "dream." It is an uncommon name, primarily found in English-speaking countries.
In ancient times, dreams were often regarded as messages from the divine or supernatural realm. The name Drema may have been given to children in the hopes that they would have prophetic dreams or visions. It could also have been used as a symbolic name, representing the aspirations or desires of the parents for their child.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Drema can be found in the 16th century. Drema Villiers, born in 1568, was a notable English courtier during the reign of King James I. She was known for her intelligence and wit, and served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Anne of Denmark.
In the 19th century, Drema Atwood (1842-1918) was an American educator and author. She published several textbooks and educational materials, contributing to the advancement of education in the United States during that period.
Drema Dillard (1923-1994) was an American fashion model and actress. She gained recognition for her work with renowned photographers like Richard Avedon and Irving Penn, and appeared in several films and television shows in the 1950s and 1960s.
Drema Alford (1932-2021) was a Canadian politician and social worker. She served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1981 to 1990, advocating for women's rights and social welfare issues.
Drema Khouri (born 1967) is a Lebanese-American fashion designer and entrepreneur. She founded the clothing line DRĒM, which combines traditional Middle Eastern designs with modern aesthetics, and has been featured in various fashion publications.
While the name Drema is relatively uncommon, it has been carried by notable individuals throughout history, often associated with education, arts, and social advocacy. Its connection to the concept of dreams and visions adds a symbolic and aspirational quality to the name.
People
Drema + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Drema 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
Drema: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Drema?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,681 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Drema 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 203,899 US residents.
Is Drema a common name?
We classify Drema as "Rare". It ranks above 93% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,464 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Drema most popular?
The single biggest year for Drema was 1959, when 112 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Drema is about 65 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Drema a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Drema in the SSA data are female. 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.