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Driver

DRY-ver /ˈdraɪvər/

At a glance

In short
Driver is a unique and distinctive choice for parents seeking a strong and masculine name for their baby boy. It reflects power, determination, and ambition.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2019 (#12,145)
Babies in 2019
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#12,145 in 2019
First recorded
2008

Meaning of Driver

The name Driver is a unique and distinctive choice for parents looking for a strong and masculine name for their baby boy. It originates from the English language and is pronounced as "DRY-ver" (/ˈdraɪvər/). While it may not be as commonly heard as other traditional names, this gives it an air of individuality and charm. The name Driver is associated with attributes such as power, determination, and ambition. It reflects the qualities of someone who takes charge and leads others towards success. In terms of popularity in the United States, the name Driver has been given to a small number of newborn boys over recent years, ranking around 12,000th in occurrence. For those seeking an alternative variation of this name, Chauffeur could also be considered. Overall, Driver is a strong and distinctive choice for parents who desire a unique name that exudes confidence and leadership qualities.

How to pronounce Driver

English

Popularity of Driver in the U.S.

Driver was last recorded in the U.S. in 2019, ranked #12,145 with 5 babies. It first appears in the records in 2008.

Bar and line chart: Driver in the U.S., 2008–2019. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 5 in 2008 and 5 in 2019. Line: rank among boy names, peak #12,145 in 2019.
  • Boys named Driver (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2008–2019. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2008⁠–⁠2019 3 rows
Driver: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2019512,145back (not recorded in 2013–2018)
2012512,274back (not recorded in 2009–2011)
2008512,553new