Boy · #10,895 in 2026

Dravid

Rahul Sharad Dravid is an Indian former cricket player, ex-captain and ex-head coach of the Indian national cricket team. Known for his outstanding batting technique, Dravid scored 24,177 runs in international cricket and is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. He is colloquially known as Mr. Dependable and often referred to as The Wall.

Current Rank
#10,895
Peak Rank
#10,895 (2003)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2003
First Year
2003
Last Year
2003
Peak Year
#10895
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Dravid

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Rahul Sharad Dravid is an Indian former cricket player, ex-captain and ex-head coach of the Indian national cricket team. Known for his outstanding batting technique, Dravid scored 24,177 runs in international cricket and is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. He is colloquially known as Mr. Dependable and often referred to as The Wall.

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The Story of Dravid

Dravid first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2003, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 5 Dravids were born — ranking #10,895 that year. As of 2026, Dravid ranks #10,895 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Dravids have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Dravid

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dravid

What does the name Dravid mean?
Rahul Sharad Dravid is an Indian former cricket player, ex-captain and ex-head coach of the Indian national cricket team. Known for his outstanding batting technique, Dravid scored 24,177 runs in international cricket and is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. He is colloquially known as Mr. Dependable and often referred to as The Wall.
How popular is Dravid in 2026?
In 2026, Dravid ranks #10,895 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Dravid most popular?
Dravid reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #10,895 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Dravid a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Dravid is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Dravid?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dravid include Abhinay, Abinadab, Alizah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Dravid

Dravid is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Dravid's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #10,895. Use the chart and map above to compare Dravid's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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