Drummond

Drummond is a boy's name of English origin meaning “At 96 years old, the veteran actor Orlando 'Drummond' wa.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2016.

Drummond at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“At 96 years old, the veteran actor Orlando 'Drummond' wa”

About the name Drummond

Drummond belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “At 96 years old, the veteran actor Orlando 'Drummond' wa” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Drummond first appears in Social Security records in 1970. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4912 in 1970, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 20 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Drummond in US records

First recorded (US)
1970
Best US rank
#4912 in 1970
Peak year
1970
Total since 1880
20

Drummond in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#2943 in 1999
Babies named Drummond in 2016
3
Total since 1996
12

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Drummond mean?

Drummond means “At 96 years old, the veteran actor Orlando 'Drummond' wa” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Drummond a boy or girl name?

Drummond is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2016.

What origin is the name Drummond?

Drummond comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Drummond?

Drummond first appears in US records in 1970. Its best-ever ranking was #4912 in 1970, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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