Declining since 2021, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Drako since 2002
Babies named Drako per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 117 |
| 2020s | 190 |
Meaning & origin
Drako first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2002, a modern coinage that draws on the Latin word for dragon. Its trajectory has been uneven, with popularity climbing to a peak in 2021 (rank 7194), then declining slightly since. The name saw roughly 1 in 155,280 boys receive it in 2025. While no top states registered significant usage, its edgy sound and association with mythical strength have kept it in occasional use. Drako remains a fringe choice, appealing to parents drawn to bold, one-syllable names with a fantastical flair.
Drako is a modern respelling of Draco, a name derived from the Latin word 'draco' meaning 'dragon'. While Draco has historical use in the classical world (e.g., an Athenian lawgiver, a constellation), Drako as a given name emerged in the United States around the early 2000s, likely influenced by the popularity of fantasy literature and the 'k'-heavy spelling trend. It remains a rare but recognizable coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Draco, Dracon
Sibling names for Drako
Names that share Drako's style, for a brother or sister.
