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Drayton: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A child from the settlement near the portage.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#3267
Peak
#1865 in 2012

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1915: #398119151920: #264519201930: #369119301940: #358419401970: #294319701980: #392419801990: #271919902000: #195020002005: #221120052010: #229220102015: #286920152020: #32672020#1#3981

What Drayton Means

Drayton is a boy name of English origin. A child from the settlement near the portage.

How Popular Drayton Is

Drayton currently ranks #3267 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1865 in 2012. It is rising.

Good to Know About Drayton

  • Drayton has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Drayton is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.

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Questions About Drayton

What does Drayton mean?

Drayton is a boy name of English origin. A child from the settlement near the portage.

How popular is Drayton?

Drayton currently ranks #3267 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1865 in 2012. It is rising.

Where does Drayton come from?

Drayton comes from English roots. Drayton has been gaining popularity in recent years.

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