Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Dredyn

Name: Popularity of the name Dredyn in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dredyn, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#3,992 (2011)

Total Babies

232

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2005

First Year

2024

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#3992

Peak Rank

232

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dredyn

The earliest SSA record of Dredyn as a baby boy name dates back to 2005, when 5 babies received it. 2011 was its biggest year on record, with 25 newborns named Dredyn — #3,992 in the national rankings. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 69% of all recorded Dredyns. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 232 Dredyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Dredyn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dredyn is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Dryden
Dreading
Deaden
Durden
Drayton
Dedan
Drawdown
Trodden
Tretten
Treten
Dresden
Treading

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dredyn

What does the name Dredyn mean?

Dredyn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2005. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dredyn in 2026?

In 2026, Dredyn ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Dredyn most popular?

Dredyn reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #3,992 that year with 25 babies given the name.

Is Dredyn a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dredyn is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Dredyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dredyn include Kinley, Beren, Brazos. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dredyn

Dredyn is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 232 births in the dataset. Dredyn's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #3,992. Use the chart and map above to compare Dredyn'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 .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.