Drayton

Boy name

Drayton has been given to 2,063 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It peaked in 2012. In 2025, about 1 in 34,162 boys was named Drayton.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,063

Peak year

2012 (78 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1915

10-year trend

▲ +22%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Drayton — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Daytonboy

16,395 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Drayton.

Edrickboy

2,057 babies since 1936

Chasenboy

2,056 babies since 1975

Anayunisex

2,055 babies since 1984

Nikolaosboy

2,072 babies since 1962

Zachariasboy

2,074 babies since 1930

Kekoaboy

2,075 babies since 1972

Juanpabloboy

2,050 babies since 1977

Gionniboy

2,049 babies since 1991

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FAQ

How popular is the name Drayton?

Drayton has been given to 2,063 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Drayton peak?

Drayton peaked in 2012, when 78 babies were given the name.

Is Drayton a girl or boy name?

Drayton is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Drayton are boys).

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