Rising since 2015, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Drin since 2001
Babies named Drin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s | 96 |
Meaning & origin
Drin is a distinctive and modern-sounding name that first appeared on the U.S. naming landscape in 2001. As of 2025, it remains exceedingly rare, ranking 4,857th with a 1-in-85,404 occurrence rate. Despite its modern origins, the name has been rising in use since 2015, suggesting a growing appeal among parents seeking short, uncommon names. Drin has not reached the top states for popularity, indicating its scattered and infrequent usage. Its etymology is unclear; it may be a creative spelling of Dren or inspired by geographical references.
Drin is a name of recent appearance, first recorded in the United States in 2001. It may be a modern invention, perhaps derived from the Albanian surname or river Drin, or a variant of Dren, itself a short form of names like Drennan. Its usage remains rare, with no established etymology.
“Drin” around the world
Where Drin lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Drin
Names that share Drin's style, for a brother or sister.
