Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Draken since 2001
Babies named Draken per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 85 |
| 2010s | 76 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Meaning & origin
Draken is a modern invented name that first appeared in the United States in 2001. It reached its peak popularity in 2013, and since 2022 it has been on the rise again, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names nationally. The name is given to boys and appears to draw from the word 'drake' (meaning dragon) or the Dutch surname Draken, combined with the fashionable -en suffix common in contemporary invented names. While its use is still rare, its upward trajectory suggests growing appeal among parents seeking distinctive, edgy-sounding names.
Draken is a name of modern invention, first recorded in the United States in 2001. It appears to be a creative variation or respelling of the Dutch surname Draken or an elaboration of Drake, drawing on the fashionable -en suffix. Its rise in use since 2022, peaking in 2013, reflects ongoing trends in invented names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Drak
Sibling names for Draken
Names that share Draken's style, for a brother or sister.
