Drayton
Boy name · #2607 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Drayton? In official American birth records, Drayton has been tracked continuously since 1915, giving it 110 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 50 baby boys were named Drayton, placing it at #2607 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2864, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 36,000 boys born in 2025 was named Drayton.
The 110-year story
Drayton first appears in the Social Security records in 1915, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2012, when 78 boys were named Drayton — good for #1863 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Drayton per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Drayton against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Drayton in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Drayton is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Drayton will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Drayton is most common
State-level data for Drayton is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Drayton
Statistically, parents drawn to Drayton tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Brayton, Dayton, Ayrton, Leyton, and Britton.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Drayton | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50 | #2604 |
| 2024 | 36 | #3272 |
| 2023 | 31 | #3629 |
| 2022 | 41 | #3003 |
| 2021 | 28 | #3814 |
| 2020 | 34 | #3274 |
| 2019 | 32 | #3496 |
| 2018 | 33 | #3373 |
| 2017 | 44 | #2755 |
| 2016 | 48 | #2587 |
| 2015 | 41 | #2864 |
| 2014 | 33 | #3297 |
| 2013 | 54 | #2336 |
| 2012 | 78 | #1863 |
| 2011 | 53 | #2376 |
| 2010 | 56 | #2287 |
| 2009 | 66 | #2077 |
| 2008 | 73 | #1948 |
| 2007 | 60 | #2213 |
| 2006 | 55 | #2285 |
| 2005 | 54 | #2206 |
| 2004 | 50 | #2283 |
| 2003 | 61 | #1906 |
| 2002 | 39 | #2504 |
| 2001 | 49 | #2117 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Drayton?
In official American birth records, the name Drayton first appeared in 1915 (over 110 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 110 years.
Is Drayton a popular boy name?
Drayton ranked #2607 among boys in 2025 with 50 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2864.
When was the name Drayton most popular?
Drayton peaked in 2012, when 78 American boys received the name (ranked #1863 that year). Since 2012 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Drayton?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 36,000 newborn American boys was named Drayton. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.