Dryden
Meaningdry valley · English
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,366 in 2003
5 babies were named Dryden in the US in 2025. It has climbed 14 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1992–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Dryden you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dryden, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dryden would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDryden first shows up in US birth records in 1992, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 33 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2003, when it ranked #3,366. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDryden was 2.6× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 131,579 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 344,828.
- MeaningIn English, Dryden means “dry valley”.
About the name Dryden
Dryden is a boy name of English origin meaning “dry valley”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-den”. US birth records list Dryden for boys from 1992 to 2025, in 32 of those 34 years. Its best year was 2003, when it ranked #3,366 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.7 | 215,054 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 88,496 boys |
| 2010s | 7.4 | 135,870 boys |
| 2020s | 2.4 | 413,793 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Dryden
What does the name Dryden mean?
Dryden means “dry valley” in English.
What is the origin of the name Dryden?
Dryden has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Dryden a boy or girl name?
Dryden is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dryden?
Dryden ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2003 (#3,366).