Boy · #10,895 in 2026

Driton

Dritan is an Albanian masculine given name, which is derived from the Albanian word dritë, meaning "light".

Current Rank
#10,895
Peak Rank
#7,271 (1991)
Total Babies
16
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1987
First Year
2003
Last Year
1991
Peak Year
#7271
Peak Rank
16
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Driton

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

Dritan is an Albanian masculine given name, which is derived from the Albanian word dritë, meaning "light".

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The Story of Driton

Driton first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1987, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 6 Dritons were born — ranking #7,271 that year. As of 2026, Driton ranks #10,895 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Dritons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Where is Driton most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • Switzerland
    28%
  • AL
    23%
  • Slovenia
    21%
  • MK
    17%
  • Serbia
    10%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Driton

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Driton

What does the name Driton mean?
Dritan is an Albanian masculine given name, which is derived from the Albanian word dritë, meaning "light".
How popular is Driton in 2026?
In 2026, Driton ranks #10,895 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Driton most popular?
Driton reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #7,271 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Driton a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Driton is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Driton?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Driton include Lb, Gaby, Markieth. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Driton

Driton is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Driton's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #7,271. Use the chart and map above to compare Driton'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.