NAME PROFILE
Drayton
A modern American name, likely a blend of the prefix 'De-' and the name 'Nesha,' or a variant of 'Denisha.' It characterizes a person who is imaginative, spirited, and radiates a joyful, independent energy.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,063 |
| Gender | Male (20% / 80%) |
| Peak year | 2008 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1919 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
SC — 51%TX — 33%GA — 9%AL — 4%MI — 4%
Notable People
Denesha Stallworth (Professional Basketball Player) · Denesha Edwards (Gospel Singer) · Denesha Lewis (Collegiate Athlete) · Denesha Cook (Author and Speaker) · Denesha Adams (Non-profit Leader)
Nicknames & Diminutives
DeeNeshaDeni
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