How Many People Are Named Drayton?
Complete statistics for the name Drayton: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Drayton, a very rare name for boys, only 1,791 people in the US carry it today, making up just 1 in 184,278 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 66% of those named Drayton being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 31All 2,012 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2012Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Drayton Through the Generations
Drayton peaked in popularity in 2012 with 78 births, but its trend shows a decline since then. The average age of people named Drayton is 31, indicating it's a newer-generation name. Of the 1,791 estimated to be alive today, 1,334 are under 30, 396 are between 30 and 60, and 282 are over 60, reflecting its relatively recent rise in usage.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Drayton's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Drayton
How Many People Have the Name Drayton?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,352 people in the United States currently share the name Drayton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 45,083 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Drayton a Common or Rare Name?
Drayton is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Drayton Mean?
Drayton means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Drayton in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Drayton Most Popular?
The name Drayton reached peak popularity in 2012, with 78 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Drayton?
Approximately 7,352 people named Drayton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,352. That works out to roughly 1 in 45,083 Americans.
Is Drayton a rare name?
Drayton is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 45,083 Americans has this name.
What does the name Drayton mean?
Drayton means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Drayton more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Drayton are male and 0% are female.
When was Drayton most popular?
Drayton peaked in 2012 with 78 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.