How Many People Are Named Drako?
Complete statistics for the name Drako: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Drako is a bold, modern variant of Draco, a name rooted in the Latin and Greek word for "dragon." There are roughly 345 people living in the US with this name today, meaning about 1 in 956,234 Americans share it. It's been rising fast, hitting a peak of 46 births in 2021.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 22 is known as the Master Builder, and it's associated with turning ambitious dreams into tangible reality. People with this number are thought to possess exceptional vision, discipline, and the ability to create lasting impact on a grand scale.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 9All 348 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2021Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Drako Through the Generations
Drako is a genuinely modern name that didn't appear on US birth records until recently, and it's been climbing steadily ever since. All 348 recorded births belong to people under 30, with zero bearers in the 30-60 or over-60 age brackets. That's a remarkable concentration that you won't find with most names. The average age of someone named Drako is just 9 years old, which tells you this name is very much a product of the 2010s and 2020s. Its peak came in 2021 with 46 births, reflecting a sharp upward trend that shows no signs of slowing down. Globally, it's ranked #877,214 with only 114 living bearers worldwide, and outside the US, it's most commonly found in Russia. With an estimated 345 people currently carrying this name in America, Drako remains firmly in "very rare" territory. Parents choosing it today are clearly drawn to its fierce, dragon-inspired energy, and it wouldn't be surprising to see continued growth in the years ahead.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Drako's Latin/Greek roots
📄 About the Name Drako
How Many People Have the Name Drako?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 345 people in the United States currently share the name Drako. That works out to roughly 1 in every 956,234 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Drako a Common or Rare Name?
Drako is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Drako Mean?
Drako means "Dragon" and comes from Latin/Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Drako in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Drako Most Popular?
The name Drako reached peak popularity in 2021, with 46 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Drako?
Approximately 345 people named Drako live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 348. That works out to roughly 1 in 956,234 Americans.
Is Drako a rare name?
Drako is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 956,234 Americans has this name.
What does the name Drako mean?
Drako means "Dragon" and comes from Latin/Greek origins.
Is Drako more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Drako are male and 0% are female.
When was Drako most popular?
Drako peaked in 2021 with 46 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.