Trayton
Trayton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Town of trees, or a modern blend of Trenton and Drayton.
Origin and history
Trayton is a contemporary English given name, likely influenced by surname patterns and similar names like Trenton and Drayton. It remains relatively rare in the United States, given to fewer than a thousand boys since 1880. The name fits well into the modern preference for surname-styled given names with a strong, cadence-driven sound.
Popularity in the United States
873 babies in the United States have been named Trayton since 1880. It ranks #3805 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1896.
States where it is most popular
- IN (19 %)
- TX (15.2 %)
- IA (8.9 %)
- AL (7.6 %)
- KS (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 149 |
| 2000-2010 | 494 |
| 2010-2019 | 199 |
| 2020-2029 | 31 |
Fun facts
- Trayton fits into the modern American trend of adopting place names and surnames ending in '-ton' as given names.
- With fewer than 900 births recorded in Social Security data since 1880, Trayton offers a distinct choice for parents seeking an uncommon name.