Dragon
boy nameDragon entered the US charts in 1988, peaked at #3640 in 2000, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1988–2025
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rank today
#3640
peak (2000)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #5200 |
| 1990s | #9912 |
| 2000s | #9018 |
| 2010s | #8335 |
| 2020s | #9617 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Dragon are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dragon alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dragon in 2025?
- Dragon is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Dragon most popular?
- Dragon peaked in 2000, reaching #3640 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dragon with classmates?
- Dragon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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