How Many People Are Named Clay?
40,009
people in the United States are named Clay
1 in 8,373 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1254
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0119%
Of US population
Peak Year
1960
911 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
KLAY
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From an English surname that originally referred to a person who lived near or worked with clay. This name can also be a short form of CLAYTON.
Related & Similar Names
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 47.4 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
4,340
California
2,592
Ohio
1,716
Kentucky
1,635
Tennessee
1,563
North Carolina
1,524
Florida
1,328
Louisiana
1,306
Georgia
1,281
Missouri
1,231
💡 Fun Facts About "Clay"
- 550 babies were named Clay in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1960
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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