Draper

At a Glance: Name: Draper – Meaning: cloth seller or maker – Origin: English (occupational surname) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: DRAY-per

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Draper is an English occupational surname, originally used for someone who sold or made cloth. As a first name it carries that straightforward, trade-rooted history rather than any softer or symbolic meaning. If you're drawn to names with a clear, workmanlike origin story, Draper fits that mold.

Meaning & Origin of Draper

Meaning: Cloth seller or maker.

Origin: English (occupational surname).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Draper

Phonetic: DRAY-per   IPA: /ˈdreɪpər/

Popularity of Draper

Draper reached its high point in 1980, when it ranked #1396 with 46 babies given the name; by 2022 it had fallen to #10078 with just 7 babies, based on Social Security data spanning 1921 to 2022.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1921–2022.

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FAQ

What does the name Draper mean?

Cloth seller or maker. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Draper)

How do you pronounce Draper?

Draper is pronounced DRAY-per (IPA: /ˈdreɪpər/).

Is Draper a popular name right now?

Draper peaked at #1396 in 1980 and is ranked #10078 as of 2022. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1921–2022.)

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