Total births
761
Boys' name · since 1989
Drevon
Drevon has 761 recorded births since 1989 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2000 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5541
- among boys today
- 761
- born since 1989
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Drevon is the #5541 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 761 recorded since 1989.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Drevon has been recorded 761 times among boys since 1989, currently ranked #5541 nationally and more common than 61% 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 1989 to 2025.
- #5541 among boys today
- 761 born since 1989
- 2000s peak decade
- 61% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Drevon is currently the #5541 boys' name in America, more common than 61% of boys - 761 born since 1989, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5541
- among boys today
- 761
- born since 1989
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other boys
Drevon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5541
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 61% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Drevon was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
48 babies were named Drevon in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
How Drevon compares
761 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
Drevon's all-time total is 107% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Drevon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 761 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 48 | 23 | 22,252 |
Drevon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Drevon's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2000 peak of 48, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Drevon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2000
Current rank
#5,541
Active since
1989
Drevon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2025
- Peak year (2000)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Drevon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Drevon's strongest decade.
286 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Drevon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
218 births
- 2000s
2000s
286 births
- 2010s
2010s
166 births
- 2020s 85
2020s
85 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 286 births (38% of all-time use).
How Drevon 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 Drevon's total volume
Drevon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Drevon by state
Where Drevon concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 18 | 2.4% |
| #2 | California | | 11 | 1.4% |
| #3 | Texas | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.7% |
Ohio share of Drevon's total US births 2.4%
Even split
18 of 761 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Drevon? ▼
761 babies have been named Drevon since 1989. It currently ranks #5541 among boys. The peak year was 2000 with 48 births.
When was Drevon most popular? ▼
Drevon was most popular in the 2000s decade with 286 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Drevon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Drevon are Ohio (18 births), California (11 births), Texas (10 births).
How long has the name Drevon been used? ▼
Records for Drevon go back to 1989, giving 37 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Drevon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Drew, Drexel, Dresden, Dre, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Drevon's data
- Drevon's decade-level peak was the 2000s (286 total births); usage has since declined to 85 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Ohio records the most Drevons (18 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio 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 Drevon
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Drevon
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Drexel Boy
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Dresden Boy
#4646 972 births
Dre Boy
#4261 856 births
Dreshawn Boy
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Compare Drevon side by side: Drevon vs Drew Drevon vs Drexel Drevon vs 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. "Drevon: #5541 Boys' Name - 761 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/drevon. 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 Drevon 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.