Drayton

Drayton - A very unique male name

Drayton appeared on the charts for the first time in 1919 on position #1729. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Drayton and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Drayton? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Drayton. The baby boy name Drayton was given to 10 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3141 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 146,628 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Drayton peaked in popularity 107 years ago in 1919 on position 1729.

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Drayton is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Drayton is currently topping the baby name charts in South Carolina at position #476 - and is the least popular in South Carolina at position #476.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Drayton is where you live.

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Drayton origin and meaning

English place name and surname

Settlement where drays were kept, from Old English draeg + tun

Drayton comes from the English place name and surname Drayton, found in several English villages, from Old English words for a dray, a low cart, and a settlement. As a first name it is a surname transfer, recorded in the United States since 1919. It has the sturdy sound of the English surname-name tradition.

Attested etymology

Drayton is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Drayton

We've found the following names that sound similar to Drayton, sorted by popularity.

Drayden / Dreyden / Dardan / Dryden / Draiden / Draden /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Drayton

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Drayton a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Drayton?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

DRAY-tun · /ˈdreɪtən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Drayton McLane — Businessman and former owner of the Houston Astros (b. 1936) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

A strong, uncommon surname name with an English place behind it.