Drax

An uncommon pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameDeclining Also a pet name
#7347 1787in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, previously in Selby district .

Drax is a boy's baby name drawn primarily from pop culture, most famously as the name of Drax the Destroyer — the powerful, literal-minded warrior of the Guardians of the Galaxy in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The name may have roots in Old Norse or Old English place-name traditions.

Drax has the one-syllable punch of the most memorable character names — bold, simple, and impossible to forget — chosen by parents who want a name that sounds powerful from the first utterance and carries the Marvel universe's beloved comedic warrior in its every mention.

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Popularity Over Time

Drax has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2015.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Drax
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s32
2010s42

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(8 years, 20152024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Drax
YearBirthsRank
202411#7347
20238#9134
20218#9044
20205#12545
201914#6174
201811#7250
201711#7227
20156#11044

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (20152024) · Methodology