Krayton

A boy's name of Old English origin with 87 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

If you're considering Krayton, you're looking at a name that fewer than 87 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.

The solid, balanced ending gives Krayton a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.

Krayton is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Krayton is a boy's baby name, a variant of Crayton or Clayton (Old English, 'settlement on clay land'). The 'Kr' opening adds a harder, more distinctive sound.

Krayton is grounded and strong — rooted in the earth like the clay it's named for.

EtymologyShow more

In the American context, Krayton is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1995–2018). Its Old English roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.

With 87 total births, Krayton exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 1995

2007

Peak

10 births

1995

First recorded

24 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Krayton has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1995.

First appeared: 1995Peak: 2007 (10 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Krayton
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	59	#9125	▲
2000s	23	#9710	▲
1990s	5	#9677	—

The Story of Krayton

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2007, Krayton is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Krayton are most likely born between 1997 and 2017.

How rare is Krayton?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Krayton is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1995, peaked in the 2010s with 59 births that decade.

Krayton by the numbers

Would fill 2 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(11 years, 1995–2018)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Krayton
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2018	9	#8544	0
2016	9	#8530	+3 (50.0%)
2015	6	#11500	-2 (-25.0%)
2014	8	#9265	-2 (-20.0%)
2013	10	#7857	0
2012	10	#7886	+3 (42.9%)
2010	7	#10292	-1 (-12.5%)
2008	8	#9494	-2 (-20.0%)
2007	10	#7925	+5 (100.0%)
2002	5	#11710	0
1995	5	#9677	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Krayton a boy's or girl's name?

Krayton is primarily a boy's name.

When was Krayton most popular?

Krayton reached its peak popularity in 2007 with 10 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Krayton?

Krayton is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 87 babies in the U.S. since 1995. Its peak was in 2007.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1995–2018