Total births
360
Boys' name · since 2002
Drako
Since 2002, U.S. Social Security records show 360 babies named Drako, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3507
- among boys today
- 360
- born since 2002
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Drako currently ranks #3507 among boys' names in America, with 360 babies recorded since 2002.
Social Security Administration records show Drako recorded 360 times among boys since 2002, holding rank #3507 nationally today, ahead of 75% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2002 to 2025.
- #3507 among boys today
- 360 born since 2002
- 2020s peak decade
- 75% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Drako is currently the #3507 boys' name in America, more common than 75% of boys - 360 born since 2002, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3507
- among boys today
- 360
- born since 2002
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Drako vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3507
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 75% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Drako was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
47 babies were named Drako in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Drako compares
360 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
Drako's all-time total is 2% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Drako | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 360 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 47 | 23 | 22,252 |
Drako's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Drako's SSA record in two at 2014 and the more recent half accounts for 74% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 26%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2002, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 47, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Drako at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#3,507
Active since
2002
Drako popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2002–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Drako by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Drako's strongest decade.
190 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Drako births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 53
2000s
53 births
- 2010s
2010s
117 births
- 2020s
2020s
190 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 190 births (53% of all-time use).
Drako by state
Where Drako concentrates geographically, total births since 2002
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 35 | 9.7% |
| #2 | California | | 11 | 3.1% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 1.4% |
Texas share of Drako's total US births 9.7%
Even split
35 of 360 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Drako? ▼
Drako has been given to 360 babies in the U.S. since 2002, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3507 as of the latest data. 47 babies were born in 2021, its single highest year.
When was Drako most popular? ▼
Drako was most popular in the 2020s decade with 190 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Drako most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Drako are Texas (35 births), California (11 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Drako been used? ▼
Drako has been recorded in Social Security data since 2002, spanning 24 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Drako? ▼
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 Drako's data
- Texas records the most Drakos (35 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Drako
Nearby Names Like Drako
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Drako
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 Drako side by side: Drako vs Drake Drako vs Draven Drako vs Drayden
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Drako
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, 2002–2025 (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. "Drako: #3507 Boys' Name - 360 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/drako. 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 Drako 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.