Dryden
2 countries#12008 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Dryden was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
461 births recorded 1992–2025 · currently #12008 · peaked in 2007 with 31 births
Most common in: Texas, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6 births recorded 2001–2007 · peaked in 2001 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6 births recorded 2001–2007 · peaked in 2001 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Dryden’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #3456 | — |
| 2005 | #4326 | ↓870 |
| 2006 | #4223 | ↑103 |
| 2007 | #3444 | ↑779 |
| 2008 | #4395 | ↓951 |
| 2009 | #4160 | ↑235 |
| 2010 | #3994 | ↑166 |
| 2011 | #4983 | ↓989 |
| 2012 | #5256 | ↓273 |
| 2013 | #7026 | ↓1770 |
| 2014 | #5252 | ↑1774 |
| 2015 | #7066 | ↓1814 |
| 2016 | #7605 | ↓539 |
| 2017 | #5526 | ↑2079 |
| 2018 | #8154 | ↓2628 |
| 2019 | #12145 | ↓3991 |
| 2020 | #12022 | ↑123 |
| 2022 | #8300 | ↑3722 |
| 2023 | #10821 | ↓2521 |
| 2025 | #12008 | ↓1187 |
Frequently asked questions about Dryden
Is Dryden a popular name?
Yes — Dryden currently ranks #12008 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Dryden more common for boys or girls?
Dryden is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Dryden most popular?
Dryden peaked in 2007 in United States, with 31 recorded births that year.
Is Dryden rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Dryden’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #8435 in 1992 to #12008 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Dryden?
At least 467 babies have been recorded with the name Dryden across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Dryden popular in more than one country?
Yes — Dryden appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.