Dragon Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Dragon is an English name derived from the Latin word 'draco' meaning 'dragon'.
Meaning of the Name Dragon
Dragon is an English name derived from the Latin word 'draco' meaning 'dragon'. In mythology and folklore, dragons are often depicted as large, powerful creatures with serpentine or reptilian traits. They are associated with strength, power, and wisdom. Dragons have been featured in various cultures around the world, including Chinese, European, and Middle Eastern mythology.
Popularity of the Name Dragon
The popularity for the name Dragon peaked in popularity in the year 2012 with 24 births, which ranked number 9,680 out of 31,315 unique names for that year. Dragon had the most male births in 2012 with 24, which ranked number 4,130 out of 14,248 male names. The number of births for the name Dragon has declined sharply over the last ten years from 24 births to 8 births, a decline of -66.67%. Among males, Dragon has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 24 births to 8 births, a decline of -66.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Dragon
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- 10 Year Trend of Dragon: -66.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Dragon: -66.67%
Popularity of Dragon by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Dragon. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Dragon in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Dragon is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Dragon
- Total Births of Dragon: 7 (-10.40%)
- Male Births of Dragon: 7 (-10.40%)
Given the downward trend of Dragon over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -10.40% decrease in total births, for a total of 7 births in 2024. Male births for Dragon have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 7 male births in 2024, a decrease of -10.40%.