Drayson Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the English word 'dray', meaning a low cart or wagon used for carrying heavy loads.
Meaning of the Name Drayson
Drayson is of English origin and is derived from the English word 'dray', meaning a low cart or wagon used for carrying heavy loads. It is also related to the occupation name 'drayman' or 'dray horse driver'. The name carries connotations of strength, hard work, and reliability.
Popularity of the Name Drayson
The popularity for the name Drayson peaked in popularity in the year 2012 with 36 births, which ranked number 7,231 out of 31,315 unique names for that year. Drayson had the most male births in 2012 with 36, which ranked number 3,114 out of 14,248 male names. The number of births for the name Drayson has declined sharply over the last ten years from 36 births to 24 births, a decline of -33.33%. Among males, Drayson has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 36 births to 24 births, a decline of -33.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Drayson
- 20 Year Trend of Drayson: 118.18%
- 10 Year Trend of Drayson: -33.33%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Drayson: -33.33%
Popularity of Drayson by State
For males, Drayson was most popular in Southwestern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 6 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Drayson. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 | 2311 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Drayson
- Total Births of Drayson: 23 (-3.97%)
- Male Births of Drayson: 23 (-3.97%)
Given the downward trend of Drayson over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.97% decrease in total births, for a total of 23 births in 2024. Male births for Drayson have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 23 male births in 2024, a decrease of -3.97%.