Draco
Meaningdragon · Latin
- US rank
- #1,728
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,207 in 2021
94 babies were named Draco in the US in 2025. It has dropped 128 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1997–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Draco you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 18,182 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Draco, 94 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Draco would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDraco first shows up in US birth records in 1997, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 28 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #1,207.
- Then vs nowDraco is 7.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 131,579 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 18,182.
- TrendDraco has slipped 128 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,728. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Latin, Draco means “dragon”.
About the name Draco
Draco is a boy name of Italian origin meaning “dragon”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-aco”. US birth records list Draco for boys from 1997 to 2025, in 29 of those 29 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #1,207 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,728, with 94 babies.
Origin:Italian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.6 | 275,229 boys |
| 2000s | 9.8 | 102,354 boys |
| 2010s | 24 | 40,850 boys |
| 2020s | 72 | 13,819 boys |
More Italian boy names
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Unisex name: Luka · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Boy name: Emiliano · rival, striving
- Boy name: Lorenzo · from Laurentum
- Unisex name: Giovanni · God is gracious
- Boy name: Matteo · gift of God
Questions about the name Draco
What does the name Draco mean?
Draco means “dragon” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Draco?
Draco has Italian roots in our records. Other Italian names include Luca, Leo, Luka.
Is Draco a boy or girl name?
Draco is a boy name.
How popular is the name Draco?
Draco ranked #1,728 for US boys in 2025, given to 94 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#1,207).