Total births
231
Boys' name · since 1991
Draylon
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 231 babies named Draylon, peaking in 2000. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7985
- among boys today
- 231
- born since 1991
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 44%
- more common than other boys
231 babies have been named Draylon since 1991, making it today's #7985 boys' name.
Draylon has 231 recorded births among boys since 1991, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #7985 as of the latest data, more common than 44% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- #7985 among boys today
- 231 born since 1991
- 2000s peak decade
- 44% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Draylon is currently the #7985 boys' name in America, more common than 44% of boys - 231 born since 1991, peaking in the 2000s.
- #7985
- among boys today
- 231
- born since 1991
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 44%
- more common than other boys
Draylon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7985
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 44% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Draylon was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
20 babies were named Draylon in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
How Draylon compares
231 41st 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
Draylon's all-time total is 37% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Draylon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 231 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 20 | 23 | 22,252 |
Draylon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Draylon's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1991, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2000 peak of 20, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Draylon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2000
Current rank
#7,985
Active since
1991
Draylon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2000)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Draylon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Draylon's strongest decade.
79 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Draylon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
34 births
- 2000s
2000s
79 births
- 2010s
2010s
73 births
- 2020s
2020s
45 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 79 births (34% of all-time use).
Draylon by state
Where Draylon concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 38 | 16.5% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 5 | 2.2% |
Texas share of Draylon's total US births 16.5%
Even split
38 of 231 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Draylon? ▼
Since 1991, Social Security records show 231 babies named Draylon. Today it holds rank #7985 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2000, with 20 births.
When was Draylon most popular? ▼
Draylon was most popular in the 2000s decade with 79 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Draylon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Draylon are Texas (38 births), Mississippi (5 births).
How long has the name Draylon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Draylon since 1991 -- 35 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Draylon? ▼
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 Draylon's data
- Draylon's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (79 total births) through the 2020s (45) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Draylons (38 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 Draylon
Nearby Names Like Draylon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Draylon
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 Draylon side by side: Draylon vs Drake Draylon vs Draven Draylon vs Drayden
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Draylon
Kendrik #7984
363 births · Peak 2013
Kyshawn #7986
491 births · Peak 2002
Pesach #7983
142 births · Peak 2017
Jaquavious #7987
841 births · Peak 2004
Braxston #7982
355 births · Peak 2012
Hovhannes #7988
79 births · Peak 2024
Abdulkareem #7981
254 births · Peak 2004
Nagi #7989
126 births · Peak 2024
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, 1991–2025 (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. "Draylon: #7985 Boys' Name - 231 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/draylon. 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 Draylon 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.