Name Legacy

Clay

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Clay was most popular in 1960, when 911 American babies were given the name — ranking #569 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,146, with 515 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 40,525 people named Clay.

Most popular in1960
Rank that year#569
Births that year911
Total since 188040,525

Clay over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Clay’s peak in 1960. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org