Boy · #10,812 in 2026

Dryden

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

Current Rank

#10,812

Peak Rank

#3,444 (2007)

Total Babies

456

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1992

First Year

2023

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#3444

Peak Rank

456

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dryden

Dryden first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1992, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 31 Drydens were born — ranking #3,444 that year. As of 2026, Dryden ranks #10,812 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 456 Drydens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s 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 Dryden

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

Durden
Drayton
Drawdown
Trodden
Triton
Tritone
Dreading
Dreidel
Deaden
Dowden
Dedan
Duden

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dryden

What does the name Dryden mean?

Dryden is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dryden in 2026?

In 2026, Dryden ranks #10,812 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Dryden most popular?

Dryden reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #3,444 that year with 31 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Dryden most popular?

Dryden has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dryden.

Is Dryden a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Dryden?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dryden include Favio, Tywon, Khalifa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dryden

Dryden is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 456 births in the dataset. Dryden's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #3,444. Use the chart and map above to compare Dryden'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.