UK boy's name
Dravid
A name of Indian origin referring to the Dravidian people.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Dravid is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Dravid popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4527, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2005 to 2009. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Dravid. 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 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Dravid ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 3 boys were registered as Dravid.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dravid as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4527
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Dravid mean?
The name Dravid has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was often used as a name for individuals belonging to the Brahmin caste.
One possible derivation of the name Dravid is from the Sanskrit word "dravida," which refers to the Dravidian language family spoken in southern India. It is believed that the name may have been given to individuals who hailed from the Dravidian region or had connections to the Dravidian culture.
Another theory suggests that the name Dravid may be derived from the Sanskrit word "dravya," which means "substance" or "wealth." In this context, the name could have been bestowed upon individuals who were considered wealthy or prosperous.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Dravid. One of the earliest recorded examples is Dravid Rishi, a revered Hindu sage who is mentioned in the ancient Vedic texts and is believed to have lived during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
Another prominent individual with the name Dravid was Dravid Gupta, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived during the 7th century CE. He is credited with making significant contributions to the field of mathematics and is particularly known for his work on the concept of zero.
In the realm of literature, Dravid Kavi was a celebrated Sanskrit poet who flourished during the 9th century CE. His literary works, which included poetry and plays, were highly acclaimed and have been widely studied and analyzed by scholars over the centuries.
Moving forward in time, Dravid Thandavan was a revered Tamil scholar and philosopher who lived in the 16th century CE. He was a prolific writer and is remembered for his contributions to the field of Tamil literature and philosophy.
Finally, one of the most famous individuals with the name Dravid in recent times is Rahul Dravid, the former Indian cricketer who was born in 1973. Dravid is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of Indian cricket and was known for his technical proficiency, discipline, and sportsmanship.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Dravid over time
The chart below shows babies named Dravid registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Dravid, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2009, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dravid by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dravid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4188 | 6 | 2 |
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- 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
Dravid: questions and answers
How popular is the name Dravid in the UK right now?
In 2009, Dravid was ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Dravid most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 3 babies registered as Dravid in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Dravid?
A name of Indian origin referring to the Dravidian people.
How many people are called Dravid in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Dravid across the 2 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.