Drayton is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2127 in 2001 with 49 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 78 births ranking #1866. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 19.5%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 39,650 boys born was named Drayton. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.