Drayton
Drayton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Town near a portage or dry settlement.
Origin and history
Drayton is an English name derived from a surname and placename referring to a dry town or a settlement where dray or sledge-drawn loads were handled. Historically used as a habitational surname, it transitioned into a given name in the English-speaking world. In the United States, it remains a rare but established choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
2,063 babies in the United States have been named Drayton since 1880. It ranks #2843 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1707.
States where it is most popular
- SC (51.9 %)
- TX (31.5 %)
- GA (6.6 %)
- AL (2.4 %)
- MI (2.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 40 |
| 1920-1930 | 49 |
| 1930-1940 | 47 |
| 1940-1950 | 53 |
| 1950-1960 | 56 |
| 1960-1970 | 61 |
| 1970-1980 | 78 |
| 1980-1990 | 95 |
| 1990-2000 | 332 |
| 2000-2010 | 560 |
| 2010-2019 | 472 |
| 2020-2029 | 220 |
Famous people named Drayton
- Drayton Florence: American football player
Fun facts
- The name originates from various places in England named Drayton, derived from Old English terms referring to a place where loads were dragged.
- Drayton followed the long-standing tradition of using English family surnames as given names.