Drako
Every Drako since 2002 — 360 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Drako
Drako is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,315 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 360 American babies have been named Drako. Its peak came in 2021, when 47 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Drako stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Drako year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,315 |
| 2024 | 33 | #3,473 |
| 2023 | 24 | #4,373 |
| 2022 | 41 | #3,017 |
| 2021 | 47 | #2,702 |
| 2020 | 34 | #3,291 |
| 2019 | 32 | #3,512 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,840 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,228 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 7 | #9,834 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,748 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,163 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,411 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,249 |
| 2010 | 7 | #9,954 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,147 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,487 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,053 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,054 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,396 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 7 | #8,915 |
| 2002 | 5 | #11,153 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Drako in 2025?
Drako ranked #7,315 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Drako?
360 babies have been named Drako in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Drako most popular?
Drako peaked in 2021, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Drako a boy or girl name?
Drako is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Drako rising or falling?
Drako is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.