UK boy's name
Draco
A masculine name of Latin origin meaning "dragon" or "serpent".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Draco is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Draco popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 6 births.
This profile covers 24 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2011 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 24 living people in the UK are called Draco. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Draco ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 6 boys were registered as Draco.
- • About 24 living people in the UK are estimated to have Draco as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2021
6 births
Estimated living
24
2026
Meaning
What does Draco mean?
The name Draco originates from the Latin word "draco", meaning "dragon" or "serpent". It has its roots in ancient Greek mythology and Roman culture, dating back to the classical era.
In Greek mythology, Draco was a dragon-like serpent that guarded the sacred gardens of the Hesperides. The creature was eventually slain by Hercules as one of his Twelve Labors. The name Draco also appears in the constellation Draco, representing a dragon or serpent coiling around the north celestial pole.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Draco is in reference to the Athenian lawmaker Draco, who lived in the 7th century BC. He was known for introducing a strict code of laws that imposed harsh punishments, including death sentences for minor offenses, which gave rise to the term "draconian laws".
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Draco. One of the most famous was Draco Claudius, a Roman senator and jurist who lived during the 1st century AD. He was known for his expertise in legal matters and authored several works on Roman law.
In the 5th century AD, Draco was the name of a Christian martyr who was killed during the persecution of Christians under the Roman emperor Diocletian. Saint Draco's feast day is celebrated on November 24th in the Catholic Church.
During the Renaissance period, Draco Malfoy was an Italian philosopher and humanist scholar who lived in the 15th century. He was known for his contributions to the study of ancient Greek and Latin texts.
In more recent times, the name Draco gained popularity in literature and popular culture. Draco Malfoy is a character in the Harry Potter book series by J.K. Rowling, introduced as a student at Hogwarts and a rival of the protagonist, Harry Potter.
These are just a few examples of the historical and cultural significance of the name Draco, which has its roots in ancient mythology and has been borne by notable figures throughout various eras and contexts.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Draco over time
The chart below shows babies named Draco registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Draco, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Draco by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Draco was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4025 | 13 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4241 | 11 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Draco
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Draco: questions and answers
How popular is the name Draco in the UK right now?
In 2024, Draco was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Draco most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 6 babies registered as Draco in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Draco?
A masculine name of Latin origin meaning "dragon" or "serpent".
How many people are called Draco in the UK?
A total of 24 babies have been registered as Draco across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.