Dry valley
Derived from the Old English elements 'dryge' (dry) and 'denu' (valley). It originated as an English habitational surname for someone living in such a location. While historically associated with the 17th-century poet John Dryden, it has transitioned into a rare and sophisticated given name.
Less common today
Dryden isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,432 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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