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Clayton

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Clayton was most popular in 2000, when 2,577 American babies were given the name — ranking #286 that year. In 2025 it ranked #590, with 1,130 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 139,954 people named Clayton.

Most popular in2000
Rank that year#286
Births that year2,577
Total since 1880139,954

Clayton over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Clayton’s peak in 2000. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Old English · "settlement on clay"

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