Drezden
A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Dresden, Germany.
Name Census estimates that about 105 living Americans carry the first name Drezden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Drezden today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Drezden births was 2009 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Drezden. 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
105
~ 1 in 3,264,327 Americans
Peak year
2009
19 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2018 SSA rank
#12,673
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Drezden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Drezden from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 66 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
Drezden 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 Drezden 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 Drezden
The name Drezden finds its origins in the Germanic language family, with roots tracing back to the Old High German word "trezzen," meaning "to step heavily" or "to tread." This linguistic lineage suggests that the name may have been associated with qualities such as strength, determination, or a forceful presence.
In the early medieval period, the name Drezden emerged as a variant spelling of the more common Germanic name "Trezden." Records from this era indicate that the name was primarily concentrated in regions of present-day Germany, particularly in the areas surrounding the city of Dresden, which shares a similar linguistic root.
One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the name Drezden was a 9th-century Frankish nobleman who played a role in the court of Charlemagne. While details of his life are scarce, his inclusion in contemporary chronicles suggests that he held a position of influence within the Carolingian Empire.
Centuries later, in the 16th century, a renowned German alchemist and physician named Drezden Paracelsus (1493-1541) gained fame for his pioneering work in the field of medical theory and practice. His revolutionary ideas challenged the traditional Galenic teachings of the time and laid the foundation for modern pharmacology.
During the Protestant Reformation, a Lutheran theologian named Drezden Melanchthon (1497-1560) emerged as a close collaborator of Martin Luther. His contributions to the Reformation movement included the drafting of key doctrinal texts and his efforts in establishing the educational system in Protestant territories.
In the realm of literature, the name Drezden is associated with the 19th-century German writer and critic Drezden Müller (1819-1892). His works focused on the analysis and interpretation of classical Greek and Roman literature, and he is regarded as a significant figure in the field of philology.
Another notable figure bearing the name Drezden was the 20th-century German architect Drezden Gropius (1883-1969). As the founder of the influential Bauhaus school of design, he played a pivotal role in shaping the modernist movement in architecture and promoting the integration of art, craft, and technology.
While the name Drezden has maintained a presence throughout history, its usage has been relatively limited compared to other Germanic names. Nonetheless, its linguistic roots and association with notable figures across various fields have contributed to its enduring legacy and cultural significance.
People
Drezden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Drezden as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Drezden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Drezden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 105 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Drezden 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 3,264,327 US residents.
Is Drezden a common name?
We classify Drezden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 106 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Drezden most popular?
The single biggest year for Drezden was 2009, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Drezden is about 15 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 Drezden in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Drezden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Drezden 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 Drezden still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Drezden 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 Drezden 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 share the name Drezden?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.