Town near a portage or drag-way
Derived from the Old English elements 'dræg', meaning a drag, portage, or place where boats are moved, and 'tun', meaning an enclosure or settlement. It originally served as a habitational surname for various locations in England situated near steep slopes or water crossings.
Less common today
Drayton isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,868 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former owner of the Houston Astros and businessman
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