Stratton
Meaningstreet settlement · English
- US rank
- #2,077
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,951 in 2022
71 babies were named Stratton in the US in 2025. It has climbed 289 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2009–2025
US births per million boys, 1920–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 24,038 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Stratton, 71 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Stratton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryStratton first shows up in US birth records in 1920, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 105 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #1,951.
- Then vs nowStratton is 3.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 72,993 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 24,038.
- TrendStratton has climbed 289 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,077. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedStratton is most popular in Kansas, where it ranks #590. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn English, Stratton means “street settlement”. Our records link it to English and Scottish roots.
About the name Stratton
Stratton is a boy name of English and Scottish origin meaning “street settlement”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Stratton for boys from 1920 to 2025, in 65 of those 106 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #1,951 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,077, with 71 babies.
Origin:English namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.3 | 303,030 girls |
| 2010s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 girls |
| 2020s | 2.5 | 405,405 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 4.9 | 204,499 boys |
| 1930s | 1.3 | 800,000 boys |
| 1940s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1950s | 1.0 | 1,010,101 boys |
| 1960s | 1.7 | 591,716 boys |
| 1970s | 0.7 | 1,428,571 boys |
| 1980s | 3.2 | 313,480 boys |
| 1990s | 10 | 96,154 boys |
| 2000s | 16 | 63,776 boys |
| 2010s | 24 | 41,203 boys |
| 2020s | 38 | 26,362 boys |
Other spellings of Stratton
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Stratton
What does the name Stratton mean?
Stratton means “street settlement” in English.
What is the origin of the name Stratton?
Stratton has English, Scottish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Stratton a boy or girl name?
Stratton is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Stratton?
Stratton ranked #2,077 for US boys in 2025, given to 71 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#1,951).