Drayson
Every Drayson since 1990 — 578 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Drayson
Drayson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,683 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 578 American babies have been named Drayson. Its peak came in 2012, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Drayson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Drayson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #3,683 |
| 2024 | 23 | #4,469 |
| 2023 | 23 | #4,495 |
| 2022 | 24 | #4,338 |
| 2021 | 19 | #4,975 |
| 2020 | 29 | #3,671 |
| 2019 | 36 | #3,215 |
| 2018 | 26 | #4,023 |
| 2017 | 36 | #3,207 |
| 2016 | 31 | #3,549 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,807 |
| 2014 | 31 | #3,480 |
| 2013 | 31 | #3,435 |
| 2012 | 36 | #3,128 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4,707 |
| 2010 | 23 | #4,272 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,626 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,061 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,684 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12,551 |
| 2005 | 13 | #5,962 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,327 |
| 2003 | 6 | #9,926 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,197 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,433 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,093 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,490 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Drayson in 2025?
Drayson ranked #3,683 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Drayson?
578 babies have been named Drayson in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Drayson most popular?
Drayson peaked in 2012, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Drayson a boy or girl name?
Drayson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Drayson rising or falling?
Drayson has been roughly stable over the past decade.