Stratton
Stratton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Town or farmstead on a paved road.
Origin and history
Stratton is an English habitational surname transferred to a given name, historically derived from Old English terms meaning 'farmstead on a Roman road'. While relatively rare in the United States, it has seen a subtle increase in usage in recent years as parents seek distinctive surname-styled names.
Popularity in the United States
1,560 babies in the United States have been named Stratton since 1880. It ranks #3186 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1535.
States where it is most popular
- TX (62.3 %)
- UT (19.8 %)
- KS (4.9 %)
- TN (3.7 %)
- AR (2.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 54 |
| 1930-1940 | 13 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 20 |
| 1960-1970 | 33 |
| 1970-1980 | 11 |
| 1980-1990 | 60 |
| 1990-2000 | 201 |
| 2000-2010 | 314 |
| 2010-2019 | 456 |
| 2020-2029 | 393 |
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Old English words 'stræt' (paved road or street) and 'tūn' (settlement or enclosure).
- Although historically uncommon in the U.S., a significant portion of its total recorded births have occurred since 2020.