Dracen
A masculine name derived from the Latin word "draco" meaning dragon.
Name Census estimates that about 180 living Americans carry the first name Dracen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dracen today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dracen births was 2010 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dracen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
180
~ 1 in 1,904,191 Americans
Peak year
2010
24 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2020 SSA rank
#7,656
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Dracen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dracen from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 126 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dracen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dracen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dracen
The name Dracen is believed to have originated from the Latin word "draco," which means "dragon." The name likely emerged during the medieval period, when stories and legends about dragons were widespread throughout Europe.
In ancient Roman mythology, the dragon was often portrayed as a fierce and powerful creature, symbolizing strength, courage, and might. It is possible that the name Dracen was given to children as a way to imbue them with these qualities, or to honor the mythical beast.
The earliest recorded use of the name Dracen can be traced back to the 12th century. In 1187, a monk named Dracen is mentioned in the chronicles of the Benedictine monastery in Canterbury, England. This suggests that the name was in use, at least among religious orders, during that time.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Dracen was a Welsh warrior who lived in the 13th century. Dracen ap Rhys fought alongside Prince Llywelyn the Great in the Welsh wars against the English crown. He was renowned for his bravery and skill in battle.
In the 14th century, a French nobleman named Dracen de Montfort is recorded as having participated in the Hundred Years' War between England and France. He was a knight in the service of King Charles VI and was known for his chivalry and valor on the battlefield.
During the Renaissance period, there was an Italian artist named Dracen Venturi who lived in the city of Florence. He was a painter and sculptor active in the late 15th century and is known for his contributions to the development of the High Renaissance style.
In the 16th century, a Spanish explorer named Dracen Álvarez sailed with the famous conquistador Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico. Álvarez was among the first Europeans to encounter the Aztec civilization and played a role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire.
Another notable figure with the name Dracen was a German philosopher and alchemist who lived in the 17th century. Dracen von Hohenheim, also known as Paracelsus, made significant contributions to the fields of medicine, chemistry, and occultism, and is considered a pioneer in the study of alchemy and natural philosophy.
People
Dracen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dracen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dracen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dracen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 180 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dracen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,904,191 US residents.
Is Dracen a common name?
We classify Dracen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 182 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dracen most popular?
The single biggest year for Dracen was 2010, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dracen is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Dracen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dracen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dracen in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Dracen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dracen in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Dracen can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Dracen?
You can see how many Americans are named Dracen on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.