Total births
578
Boys' name · since 1990
Drayson
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 578 babies named Drayson, peaking in 2012. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4504
- among boys today
- 578
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Drayson is the #4504 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 578 recorded since 1990.
Drayson has 578 recorded births among boys since 1990, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4504 as of the latest data, more common than 68% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2025.
- #4504 among boys today
- 578 born since 1990
- 2010s peak decade
- 68% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Drayson is currently the #4504 boys' name in America, more common than 68% of boys - 578 born since 1990, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4504
- among boys today
- 578
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Drayson vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4504
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 68% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Drayson was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
36 babies were named Drayson in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Drayson compares
578 Top 41% higher than 59% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Drayson's all-time total is 57% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Drayson | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 578 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 36 | 23 | 22,252 |
Drayson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Drayson's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 71% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 29%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1990, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2012 peak of 36, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Drayson at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#4,504
Active since
1990
Drayson popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Drayson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Drayson's strongest decade.
285 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Drayson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 32
1990s
32 births
- 2000s 113
2000s
113 births
- 2010s
2010s
285 births
- 2020s
2020s
148 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 285 births (49% of all-time use).
How Drayson compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Drayson's total volume
Drayson vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Drayson by state
Where Drayson concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 17 | 2.9% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 0.9% |
Texas share of Drayson's total US births 2.9%
Even split
17 of 578 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Drayson? ▼
Drayson has been given to 578 babies in the U.S. since 1990, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4504 as of the latest data. 36 babies were born in 2012, its single highest year.
When was Drayson most popular? ▼
Drayson was most popular in the 2010s decade with 285 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Drayson most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Drayson are Texas (17 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Drayson been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Drayson since 1990 -- 36 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Drayson? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Drake, Draven, Drayden, Drayton, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Drayson's data
- Drayson's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (285 total births) through the 2020s (148) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Draysons (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Drayson
Nearby Names Like Drayson
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Drayson
Drake Boy
#659 36,792 births
Draven Boy
#1118 7,715 births
Drayden Boy
#2439 2,173 births
Drayton Boy
#3288 2,063 births
Draco Boy
#1283 1,424 births
Compare Drayson side by side: Drayson vs Drake Drayson vs Draven Drayson vs Drayden
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Drayson
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1990–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Drayson: #4504 Boys' Name - 578 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/drayson. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Drayson draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.