Drayson Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDRAY-sun / /ˈdreɪsən/English; Old English
Meaning
son of Dray; from the gravelly place
Historical & Cultural Background
Drayson is derived from the English surname Dray, which itself comes from the Old English 'dræg,' meaning 'to drag' or 'to draw.' The name has roots in geographical features, referring to a place characterized by gravel or stones, common in English place names.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Draycen
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Drayson was first seen in the United States in 1990. Drayson has ranked as high as #1345 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in Texas, and California. In the past 5 years the name Drayson has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Drayson (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 36 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 36 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 23 |