Drayton
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ ModernAmerican / Multicultural ◈ 2 syllables
"Son of the dragon. | Formal: Descendant of the dragon."

From ModernAmerican / Multicultural

Son of the dragon. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Drayton at a glance
MeaningSon of the dragon. | Formal: Descendant of the dragon.
OriginModernAmerican / Multicultural
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 7
US Rank (today)#3226
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Origin & history of Drayton
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ModernAmerican / Multicultural roots
Drayton comes from the ModernAmerican / Multicultural tradition, meaning Son of the dragon. | Formal: Descendant of the dragon..
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How popular is Drayton?
2012 peak year
Today, Drayton is rarely chosen — ranked well outside the top 1,000 (around #3226), with only about 37 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2012, 78 babies were given the name (ranked #1866 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2000s. Drayton's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 2,012 babies have been registered as Drayton since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
78 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,866)
37 Avg. per year
(last decade)
370 Total registrations
last 10 years
2,012 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #3,226) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Drayton
7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.
🔍Deeply curious
📚Knowledgeable
🌙Introspective
🦋Independent
D4
R9
A1
Y7
T2
O6
N5
Sum: 34 → Life path 7
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Personality of Drayton
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Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
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Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
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Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
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Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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