Modern variation of Dryden, meaning dry valley
Dreyden is a contemporary spelling of the English surname Dryden. It likely originated as a habitational name for someone living in a dry valley, derived from the Old English words 'dryge' and 'denu'.
Less common today
Dreyden isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,749 in 2008.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
