Total births
154
Boys' name · since 1988
Dragon
Dragon has 154 recorded births since 1988 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2012 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #8562
- among boys today
- 154
- born since 1988
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
154 babies have been named Dragon since 1988, making it today's #8562 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dragon has been recorded 154 times among boys since 1988, currently ranked #8562 nationally and more common than 40% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2024.
- #8562 among boys today
- 154 born since 1988
- 2000s peak decade
- 40% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Dragon is currently the #8562 boys' name in America, more common than 40% of boys - 154 born since 1988, peaking in the 2000s.
- #8562
- among boys today
- 154
- born since 1988
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
Dragon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8562
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 40% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Dragon was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
24 babies were named Dragon in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Dragon compares
154 33rd percentile among 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
Dragon's all-time total is 58% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Dragon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 154 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 24 | 23 | 22,252 |
Dragon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dragon's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1999, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2012 peak of 24, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dragon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#8,562
Active since
1988
Dragon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2024
- Peak year (2012)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Dragon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Dragon's strongest decade.
63 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Dragon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 8
1980s
8 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
63 births
- 2010s
2010s
55 births
- 2020s 23
2020s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 63 births (41% of all-time use).
Dragon by state
Where Dragon concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 16 | 10.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 3.2% |
California share of Dragon's total US births 10.4%
Even split
16 of 154 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dragon? ▼
154 babies have been named Dragon since 1988. It currently ranks #8562 among boys. The peak year was 2012 with 24 births.
When was Dragon most popular? ▼
Dragon was most popular in the 2000s decade with 63 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Dragon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dragon are California (16 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Dragon been used? ▼
Records for Dragon go back to 1988, giving 37 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Dragon? ▼
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 Dragon's data
- Dragon's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (63 total births) through the 2020s (23) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Dragons (16 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 Dragon
Nearby Names Like Dragon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dragon
Drake Boy
#659 36,792 births
Draven Boy
#1118 7,715 births
Drayden Boy
#2439 2,173 births
Drayton Boy
#3288 2,063 births
Draco Boy
#1283 1,424 births
Compare Dragon side by side: Dragon vs Drake Dragon vs Draven Dragon vs Drayden
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1988–2024 (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. "Dragon: #8562 Boys' Name - 154 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dragon. 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 Dragon 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 July 2026.