Total births
1,424
Boys' name · since 1997
Draco
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 1,424 babies named Draco, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1283
- among boys today
- 1,424
- born since 1997
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
1,424 babies have been named Draco since 1997, making it today's #1283 boys' name.
Draco has 1,424 recorded births among boys since 1997, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #1283 as of the latest data, more common than 91% of boys, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2025.
- #1283 among boys today
- 1,424 born since 1997
- 2020s peak decade
- 91% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Draco is currently the #1283 boys' name in America, more common than 91% of boys - 1,424 born since 1997, peaking in the 2020s.
- #1283
- among boys today
- 1,424
- born since 1997
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
Draco vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1283
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 91% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Draco was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
160 babies were named Draco in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Draco compares
1,424 Top 25% higher than 75% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Draco's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Draco | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,424 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 160 | 23 | 22,252 |
Draco's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Draco's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 83% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 17%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1998, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 160, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Draco at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#1,283
Active since
1997
Draco popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 160
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Draco by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Draco's strongest decade.
751 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Draco births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 21
1990s
21 births
- 2000s 196
2000s
196 births
- 2010s
2010s
456 births
- 2020s
2020s
751 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 751 births (53% of all-time use).
How Draco compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Draco's total volume
Draco vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Draco by state
Where Draco concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 146 | 10.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 126 | 8.8% |
| #3 | Florida | | 52 | 3.7% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 36 | 2.5% |
| #5 | Missouri | | 27 | 1.9% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 21 | 1.5% |
| #7 | Indiana | | 21 | 1.5% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 19 | 1.3% |
California share of Draco's total US births 10.3%
Even split
146 of 1,424 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 21 reporting states.
Draco appears in 21 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Draco? ▼
1,424 babies have been named Draco since 1997. It currently ranks #1283 among boys. The peak year was 2021 with 160 births.
When was Draco most popular? ▼
Draco was most popular in the 2020s decade with 751 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Draco most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Draco are California (146 births), Texas (126 births), Florida (52 births).
How long has the name Draco been used? ▼
Draco has been recorded in Social Security data since 1997, spanning 29 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Draco? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Drake, Draven, Drayden, Drayton, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Draco's data
- California records the most Dracos (146 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Draco
Nearby Names Like Draco
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Draco
Drake Boy
#659 36,792 births
Draven Boy
#1118 7,715 births
Drayden Boy
#2439 2,173 births
Drayton Boy
#3288 2,063 births
Drayson Boy
#4504 578 births
Compare Draco side by side: Draco vs Drake Draco vs Draven Draco vs Drayden
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Draco
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1997–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Draco: #1283 Boys' Name - 1,424 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/draco. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Draco draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.