2,092births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
1997Peak · Alberta
#2604United States 2025
Drayton is a boy name family recorded 2,092 times in 3 countries since 1915. It ranks highest today in the United States (#2604 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 1997, at 24.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Drayton
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton | English | 2,063 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2604 | 2012 | ▲ 36 % |
| Drayton | English | 24 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 1997 | – |
| Drayton | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1997 | – |
Names with a similar trajectory
Their popularity curve in Alberta correlates closely with Drayton's.
Questions about Drayton
How popular is the name Drayton?
In 2025 it ranked #2604 in the United States. Official registers record 2,092 births across 3 countries.
When was Drayton most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 1997, at 24.6 births per 100,000.
Is Drayton a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Drayton is a boy name.