Total births
972
Unisex name · since 1989
Dresden
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 972 babies named Dresden, peaking in 2012. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4646
- among boys today
- 972
- born since 1989
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Dresden is the #4646 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 972 recorded since 1989.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dresden has been recorded 972 times among boys since 1989, currently ranked #4646 nationally and more common than 67% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2025.
- #4646 among boys today
- 972 born since 1989
- 2010s peak decade
- 67% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Dresden is currently the #4646 unisex name in America, more common than 67% of boys - 972 born since 1989, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4646
- among boys today
- 972
- born since 1989
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other boys
Dresden vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4646
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 67% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Dresden was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
73 babies were named Dresden in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Dresden compares
972 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
Dresden's all-time total is 165% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Dresden | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 972 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 73 | 23 | 22,252 |
Dresden's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dresden's SSA record in two at 2010 and the more recent half accounts for 70% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 30%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2012 peak of 73, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dresden at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#4,646
Active since
1989
Dresden popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 73
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Dresden popularity over time - girls
183 total births recorded since 1964 (Dresden as girls' name)
Dresden by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Dresden's strongest decade.
516 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Dresden births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 39
1990s
39 births
- 2000s
2000s
250 births
- 2010s
2010s
516 births
- 2020s 162
2020s
162 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 516 births (53% of all-time use).
How Dresden 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 Dresden's total volume
Dresden vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Dresden by state
Where Dresden concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 105 | 10.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 49 | 5.0% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 15 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Utah | | 13 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Florida | | 11 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Washington | | 7 | 0.7% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Dresden's total US births 10.8%
Even split
105 of 972 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dresden? ▼
972 babies have been named Dresden since 1989. It currently ranks #4646 among boys. The peak year was 2012 with 73 births.
When was Dresden most popular? ▼
Dresden was most popular in the 2010s decade with 516 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Dresden most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dresden are California (105 births), Texas (49 births), Ohio (15 births).
Is Dresden a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Dresden is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 972 births, and as a girl's name it has 183 births.
How long has the name Dresden been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dresden since 1989 -- 37 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Dresden? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Drew, Drexel, Dre, Drevon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dresden's data
- Dresden's decade-level peak was the 2010s (516 total births); usage has since declined to 162 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Dresdens (105 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 Dresden
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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, 1989–2025 (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. "Dresden: #4646 Unisex Name - 972 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dresden. 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 Dresden 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.