Drayton Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDRAY-ton / /ˈdreɪtən/English; Old English
Meaning
English: settlement by the river; Old English: from the farm
Historical & Cultural Background
Drayton is a name of English origin, often associated with place names in England. It derives from Old English elements meaning 'dray' (a type of cart) and 'ton' (town or settlement). The name has been used historically in various locations, particularly in the Midlands. It has also been adopted as a surname, indicating geographical roots.
Trend Summary
Drayton has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dray
- Drayt
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Drayton was first seen in the United States in 1915. Drayton has ranked as high as #1303 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in South Carolina, Texas, Georgia, Michigan, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Drayton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Drayton (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1920 | 11 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1928 | 12 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 10 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 24 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 31 |
| 1994 | 32 |
| 1995 | 34 |
| 1996 | 41 |
| 1997 | 44 |
| 1998 | 51 |
| 1999 | 38 |
| 2000 | 53 |
| 2001 | 49 |
| 2002 | 39 |
| 2003 | 61 |
| 2004 | 50 |
| 2005 | 54 |
| 2006 | 55 |
| 2007 | 60 |
| 2008 | 73 |
| 2009 | 66 |
| 2010 | 56 |
| 2011 | 53 |
| 2012 | 78 |
| 2013 | 54 |
| 2014 | 33 |
| 2015 | 41 |
| 2016 | 48 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 41 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 35 |