Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Dryden
//ˈdɹaɪdən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20076 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Dryden's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Dryden's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Dryden |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 27 |
| 2004 | 27 |
| 2005 | 20 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 31 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 6 |
Dryden through the decades
- Dryden peaked in 2007, when 31 babies were named Dryden in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2013–2023), use of Dryden has fallen 58% compared to the 10 years before that.