Dragon Name Popularity and Statistics
Dragon is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Dragon?
Dragon is spelled D-R-A-G-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Dragon Popularity in 2024
Rank#8,312
Recorded Births9
- Boys usage rose 3,927 places to #8,312 and recorded 4 more births compared with 2023.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Dragon Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1988 through 2024. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Boys | 9 | #8,312 |
| 2023 | Boys | 5 | #12,239 |
| 2022 | Boys | 9 | #8,300 |
| 2018 | Boys | 9 | #8,154 |
| 2015 | Boys | 7 | #9,568 |
| 2013 | Boys | 10 | #7,537 |
| 2012 | Boys | 24 | #4,131 |
| 2011 | Boys | 5 | #12,287 |
| 2009 | Boys | 5 | #12,491 |
| 2008 | Boys | 5 | #12,553 |
| 2007 | Boys | 8 | #8,915 |
| 2006 | Boys | 7 | #9,585 |
| 2005 | Boys | 8 | #8,299 |
| 2002 | Boys | 8 | #7,643 |
| 2000 | Boys | 22 | #3,640 |
| 1999 | Boys | 5 | #9,912 |
| 1988 | Boys | 8 | #5,200 |
When Was Dragon Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2012 · Boys
24 recorded births
National rank #4,131
2000 · Boys
22 recorded births
National rank #3,640
2013 · Boys
10 recorded births
National rank #7,537
2024 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #8,312
Where Dragon Ranked Highest in 2013
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #2,518 | 5 |