Stratten
A name derived from an Old English surname referring to a street or road.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Stratten. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Stratten today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Stratten births was 2008 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Stratten. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Stratten. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2008
7 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#10,886
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Stratten: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Stratten by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Stratten during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Stratten
The name Stratten is believed to have originated from the Old English word "strǣt," which means "street" or "road." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a surname or a place name referring to someone who lived near a particular street or road.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Stratten can be traced back to the 12th century in England. It is possible that the name was derived from the Old English place name "Stratton," which means "the settlement on the street or road."
In the 14th century, the name Stratten appeared in several historical records, including the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire, where it was listed as a surname. This indicates that the name had become established as a family name by that time.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the first name Stratten was Sir John Stratten, a English knight who lived in the 15th century. He served as a Member of Parliament for Bedfordshire in 1449 and 1455.
In the 16th century, there are records of a Stratten family living in Warwickshire, England. One notable member of this family was Thomas Stratten, who was born in 1545 and served as a magistrate and justice of the peace in the county.
During the 17th century, the name Stratten gained some prominence in religious circles. Reverend William Stratten (1628-1679) was an English Puritan minister and author who wrote several influential works on theology and Christian living.
In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals with the first name Stratten was Dorothy Stratten (1960-1980), a Canadian model and actress who tragically died at a young age. Her story has been the subject of several books and films.
Another notable person with the name Stratten was Sir George Stratten (1876-1952), a British businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to education and healthcare in London.
Throughout history, the name Stratten has been used across various social classes and professions, from knights and magistrates to ministers and models. While its origins can be traced back to Old English, the name has endured and continues to be used in modern times.
People
Stratten + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Stratten as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Stratten: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Stratten?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Stratten going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Stratten a common name?
We classify Stratten as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Stratten most popular?
The single biggest year for Stratten was 2008, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Stratten is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Stratten in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Stratten a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Stratten in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Stratten still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Stratten in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Stratten can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Stratten?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Stratten at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.