Drevin
An English variant of the name Dreven, of uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 102 living Americans carry the first name Drevin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Drevin today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Drevin births was 2005 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Drevin. 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
102
~ 1 in 3,360,337 Americans
Peak year
2005
13 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2013 SSA rank
#11,110
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Drevin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Drevin from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 71 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Drevin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Drevin 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 Drevin 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 Drevin
The name Drevin has its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, with roots dating back to the 5th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old High German word "drev" or "trev," which meant "to drive" or "to push forward." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who possessed a driving force or strong determination.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Argenteus, a 6th-century manuscript containing a translation of the Bible into the Gothic language. In this text, the name Drevin appears as a variant spelling of the name Trevano, which was likely a Germanized version of the Latin name Trevanus.
During the Middle Ages, the name Drevin gained prominence in various parts of Europe, particularly in regions with Germanic cultural influences. It was often associated with individuals who were involved in trades or professions that required physical strength and perseverance, such as blacksmithing, carpentry, or farming.
Notable historical figures bearing the name Drevin include:
1. Drevin the Bold (c. 920-985), a renowned warrior and chieftain from the region of present-day Denmark, known for his legendary exploits in battles against Viking invaders.
2. Drevin von Rothenburg (1155-1228), a German nobleman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade and fought alongside renowned leaders like Richard the Lionheart.
3. Drevin Eriksson (1290-1349), a Swedish explorer and navigator who is credited with establishing trade routes between Scandinavia and the Baltic regions.
4. Drevin Müller (1621-1678), a German clockmaker and inventor who pioneered the development of the pendulum clock, revolutionizing timekeeping in the 17th century.
5. Drevin Adler (1795-1862), an Austrian philosopher and social reformer who advocated for the rights of workers and played a significant role in the early labor movement.
Throughout its history, the name Drevin has maintained a strong association with qualities such as determination, resilience, and a pioneering spirit. While its usage may have waxed and waned over the centuries, it continues to hold a place in various cultures and regions with Germanic linguistic influences.
People
Drevin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Drevin 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
Drevin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Drevin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 102 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Drevin 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 3,360,337 US residents.
Is Drevin a common name?
We classify Drevin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 103 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Drevin most popular?
The single biggest year for Drevin was 2005, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Drevin is about 20 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 Drevin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Drevin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Drevin 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 Drevin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Drevin 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 Drevin 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 have Drevin as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.