Predrag
A Serbian name derived from the Slavic element "pred" meaning "before" and "drag" meaning "precious".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Predrag. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Predrag today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Predrag births was 1972 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Predrag. 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 Predrag. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1972
5 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
1972 SSA rank
#5,548
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Predrag: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Predrag 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 Predrag during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Predrag
Predrag is a Slavic name that originates from the Serbian and Croatian languages. The name is derived from the Slavic root words "pred" meaning "before" and "drag" meaning "dear" or "precious." It can be translated to mean "very precious" or "highly valued."
The name has been in use since ancient times and can be traced back to the medieval period in the Balkans region. It was a popular name among the Serbs and Croats during the Middle Ages and was frequently given to male children born into noble or aristocratic families.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Predrag appears in the 14th century Serbian epic poem "The Mountain Wreath" by Petar Petrović Njegoš. The poem features a character named Predrag, who is portrayed as a brave and noble warrior.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Predrag. One of the most famous was Predrag Milosavljević (1912-1988), a Yugoslav chess grandmaster and one of the strongest players of his era. He was known for his aggressive and attacking style of play.
Another notable Predrag was Predrag Matvejevic (1932-2017), a Croatian writer, scholar, and academic. He was widely regarded as one of the most influential intellectuals in the former Yugoslavia and was a strong advocate for cultural dialogue and understanding between different ethnic groups.
In the field of sports, Predrag Stojaković (born 1977) is a former professional basketball player from Serbia. He was a member of the Serbian national team that won the gold medal at the 2002 FIBA World Championship and is considered one of the greatest European basketball players of all time.
Predrag Mijatović (born 1969) is a former Yugoslavian and Serbian professional football player who played as a striker. He is best known for his successful stint with Real Madrid, where he won the UEFA Champions League in 1998.
Finally, Predrag Bunjak (born 1972) is a Serbian actor and filmmaker. He has appeared in numerous films and television shows and is considered one of the most talented actors of his generation in Serbia.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Predrag
People
Predrag + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Predrag as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Predrag: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Predrag?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Predrag 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Predrag a common name?
We classify Predrag as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Predrag most popular?
The single biggest year for Predrag was 1972, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Predrag is about 49 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Predrag a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Predrag 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.
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.