Dreydon
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from an Old English surname.
Name Census estimates that about 109 living Americans carry the first name Dreydon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dreydon today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dreydon births was 2012 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dreydon. 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
109
~ 1 in 3,144,535 Americans
Peak year
2012
13 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2020 SSA rank
#12,552
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Dreydon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dreydon from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 71 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dreydon 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 Dreydon 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 Dreydon
The name Dreydon is a relatively modern invention, with no clear origins in any particular language or culture. It appears to be a constructed name, potentially derived from a combination of the English words "dream" and the suffix "-don," which can be found in some English surnames like Brandon or Gordon.
While there are no definitive historical references or ancient texts mentioning this name, its construction suggests a possible link to dreams or aspirations. The inclusion of the "-don" suffix, which is often associated with place names or surnames, might imply a connection to a specific location or family.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Dreydon are relatively recent, likely emerging in the late 20th or early 21st century. There are no widely known historical figures or famous individuals from previous eras who bore this name.
However, a few notable individuals have carried the name Dreydon in modern times. One such person is Dreydon Alexander, a Canadian actor born in the late 1990s, who has appeared in several television shows and films. Another is Dreydon Miller, an American singer-songwriter and musician who released his debut album in the early 2010s.
Additionally, there is Dreydon Willis, an American football player who played as a wide receiver for various college and semi-professional teams in the 2010s. Dreydon Daniels is also an American author and motivational speaker who has published several books on personal growth and self-improvement in recent years.
Finally, Dreydon Parker is a British artist and illustrator who gained recognition for his work in graphic novels and comic books in the late 2000s and early 2010s.
While the name Dreydon is relatively uncommon and lacks a deep historical legacy, its modern usage and potential connections to dreams, aspirations, and creativity have given it a unique identity in recent times.
People
Dreydon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dreydon 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
Dreydon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dreydon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 109 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dreydon 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 3,144,535 US residents.
Is Dreydon a common name?
We classify Dreydon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 110 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dreydon most popular?
The single biggest year for Dreydon was 2012, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dreydon is about 14 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 Dreydon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dreydon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dreydon 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 Dreydon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dreydon 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 Dreydon 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 Americans are named Dreydon?
Want to know how many Americans are named Dreydon? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.