A statement in American Songwriter reads: "In a 2013 Billboard cover story, lead singer Dan Reynolds said they had numerous discussions about what the band name should be, and that Imagine Dragons stems from a special anagram related to 'a phrase that meant something to all of us,' he said, intentional about keeping the phrase under wraps as a way to maintain some level of privacy in an industry that’s very public.".
In response to a Reddit thread titled 'The band name 'Imagine Dragons' is actually an anagram that the band members have kept to themselves.
They're one of the world's top-selling music artists, yet some Imagine Dragons fans are unaware of the 'hidden' meaning behind their band name.
According to the band, Imagine Dragons is actually an anagram of a phrase that the band members concocted.
They've since bagged various accolades including Breakthrough Band of 2013, Biggest Band of 2017, and topped the Billboard Year-End Top Artists – Duo/Group category in 2018.
