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Stratton

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Pronounced STRAT-un /ˈstræt.ən/High

Meaning: Settlement on a Roman road; from Old English straet (paved Roman road, from Latin strata via: paved way) + tun (settlement, estate)High

In 30 seconds: An Old English place-name meaning 'settlement on a Roman road,' from straet (paved road) and tun (settlement). A strong, confident surname name with an interesting Roman-infrastructure etymology.

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Origin HighEnglish

MeaningSettlement on a Roman road; from Old English straet (paved Roman road, from Latin strata via: paved way) + tun (settlement, estate)

U.S. rank (2024)#2356 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births60 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,489

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Stratton comes from Old English straet (a paved Roman road, from Latin strata via: paved way) and tun (settlement). Several English villages bear this name. As a given name it follows the English place-name-to-surname-to-first-name trajectory.

Stratton has appeared in U.S. boys' data as a distinctive surname name in the 2010s–2020s. Its 2024 ranking of #2356 reflects modest use.

Did you know? Old English straet (paved Roman road) gives modern English the word 'street' — so Stratton literally means 'settlement on a street,' making every town called Stratton in England a reminder that Roman roads were so remarkable they shaped place names for 2,000 years.

Overall data confidence 91%

Behind the Name — Stratton — Old English etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

Stretton

Nicknames

Strat

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Stratton mean?

Stratton means 'settlement on a Roman road,' from Old English straet (paved road, giving English 'street') and tun (settlement).

How do you pronounce Stratton?

It's said STRAT-un /ˈstræt.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Stratton a boy or girl name?

Stratton is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Stratton?

Stratton ranked #2356 for U.S. boys in 2024.