Drayton
2 countries#2604 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Drayton was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,063 births recorded 1915–2025 · currently #2604 · peaked in 2012 with 78 births
Most common in: South Carolina, Texas, Georgia, Alabama, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3 births recorded 2021–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 2021 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3 births recorded 2021–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Drayton’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2285 | — |
| 2007 | #2213 | ↑72 |
| 2008 | #1948 | ↑265 |
| 2009 | #2077 | ↓129 |
| 2010 | #2287 | ↓210 |
| 2011 | #2376 | ↓89 |
| 2012 | #1863 | ↑513 |
| 2013 | #2336 | ↓473 |
| 2014 | #3297 | ↓961 |
| 2015 | #2864 | ↑433 |
| 2016 | #2587 | ↑277 |
| 2017 | #2755 | ↓168 |
| 2018 | #3373 | ↓618 |
| 2019 | #3496 | ↓123 |
| 2020 | #3274 | ↑222 |
| 2021 | #3814 | ↓540 |
| 2022 | #3003 | ↑811 |
| 2023 | #3629 | ↓626 |
| 2024 | #3272 | ↑357 |
| 2025 | #2604 | ↑668 |
Frequently asked questions about Drayton
Is Drayton a popular name?
Yes — Drayton currently ranks #2604 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Drayton more common for boys or girls?
Drayton is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Drayton most popular?
Drayton peaked in 2012 in United States, with 78 recorded births that year.
Is Drayton rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Drayton’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3825 in 1915 to #2604 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Drayton?
At least 2,066 babies have been recorded with the name Drayton across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Drayton popular in more than one country?
Yes — Drayton appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Drayton?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Drayton include Dayvon, Deniz, Fabio, Finlay.
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