Draven
Boy name · #1220 in 2025 · Uniqueness 68/100
In 2025, 166 baby boys were named Draven, placing it at #1220 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #844, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 10,843 boys born in 2025 was named Draven.
Babies named Draven per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 31-year story
Draven first appears in the Social Security records in 1994, when 54 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2009, when 382 boys were named Draven — good for #649 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Draven in class?
Draven scores 68 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Draven will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Draven is most common
Geography matters for names, and Draven is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Dravens were TX (13), CA (10), FL (10), OH (9), MO (8). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Draven
Statistically, parents drawn to Draven tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Haven, Daylen, Adrien, Dayton, and Haiden.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Draven | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 166 | #1217 |
| 2024 | 192 | #1114 |
| 2023 | 169 | #1192 |
| 2022 | 167 | #1198 |
| 2021 | 183 | #1116 |
| 2020 | 182 | #1086 |
| 2019 | 203 | #1023 |
| 2018 | 217 | #954 |
| 2017 | 246 | #873 |
| 2016 | 252 | #872 |
| 2015 | 266 | #844 |
| 2014 | 276 | #822 |
| 2013 | 275 | #799 |
| 2012 | 300 | #763 |
| 2011 | 311 | #730 |
| 2010 | 313 | #732 |
| 2009 | 382 | #649 |
| 2008 | 360 | #672 |
| 2007 | 372 | #652 |
| 2006 | 327 | #688 |
| 2005 | 341 | #637 |
| 2004 | 294 | #684 |
| 2003 | 280 | #690 |
| 2002 | 246 | #719 |
| 2001 | 233 | #747 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Draven a popular boy name?
Draven ranked #1220 among boys in 2025 with 166 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #844.
When was the name Draven most popular?
Draven peaked in 2009, when 382 American boys received the name (ranked #649 that year). Since 2009 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Draven?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 10,843 newborn American boys was named Draven. It scores 68/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.