How Many People Are Named Clayton?
138,819
people in the United States are named Clayton
1 in 2,413 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#541
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0414%
Of US population
Peak Year
2000
2,577 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
KLAY-tən
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From a surname which was originally derived from various English place names, all meaning "clay settlement" in Old English.
Related & Similar Names
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 47.9 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
12,403
California
8,740
Ohio
6,373
Florida
5,669
Pennsylvania
5,335
Michigan
5,169
Illinois
4,859
Missouri
4,693
New York
4,636
Georgia
4,536
💡 Fun Facts About "Clayton"
- 1,081 babies were named Clayton in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2000
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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