Settlement of the dry place
A modern variation of the English surname Drayton, which originally served as a place name. It is derived from the Old English elements 'dræg', meaning a portage or place where boats are dragged, and 'tun', meaning an enclosure or settlement. In contemporary use, it is often chosen for its trendy phonetic appeal and similarity to names like Peyton or Dayton.
Less common today
Dreyton isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,087 in 2011.
Professional soccer player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
