Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Crayton

Name: Popularity of the name Crayton in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Crayton, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,864

Peak Rank

#4,243 (2007)

Total Babies

674

5-Yr Trend

-23%

1914

First Year

2024

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#4243

Peak Rank

674

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Crayton

Crayton first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1914, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 23 Craytons were born — ranking #4,243 that year. As of 2026, Crayton ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, falling sharply (-23%). In total, more than 674 Craytons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Crayton

Phonetically similar names — useful when Crayton is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Creighton
Crouton
Cretin
Cretan
Croton
Craton
Criton
Cretonne
Greaten
Crating
Carotin
Kreatin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Crayton

What does the name Crayton mean?

Crayton is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1914. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Crayton in 2026?

In 2026, Crayton ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Crayton most popular?

Crayton reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #4,243 that year with 23 babies given the name.

Is Crayton a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Crayton is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Crayton?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Crayton include Chastin, Jabarri, Jhony. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Crayton

Crayton is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 674 births in the dataset. Crayton's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #4,243. Use the chart and map above to compare Crayton's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.