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Stratton
Pronounced STRAT-un /ˈstræt.ən/Medium
Meaning: An English surname and place name, from Old English for a 'settlement on a Roman road' (straet, 'street/road,' + tun, 'town'). It usually reads male; the lean is flagged honestly.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Stratton is an English surname and place name, from straet ('road') and tun ('town') — a 'settlement on a Roman road.' It usually reads male; used here for a girl, the lean is flagged honestly. Rare in the U.S. (said 'STRAT-un').
It appears only rarely for girls in U.S. data, against heavier surname and boys' use. Rare, surname-style, and strong.
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What does the name Stratton mean?
Stratton is an English surname and place name, from Old English for a 'settlement on a Roman road.'
How do you pronounce Stratton?
It's said STRAT-un /ˈstræt.ən/ — 2 syllables, stress on the first.
Is Stratton a boy or girl name?
Stratton is used here for a girl, but it usually reads male — we flag the lean.
How popular is Stratton?
Stratton is a rare name for girls in the U.S.













