Clayton

Rank 286th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Clayton was 286th most popular baby name for boys and 562nd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,194 babies were named Clayton in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,817 babies in the United States were named Clayton. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Clayton is around 34 to 36 years old.

The name "Clayton" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Clayton is Clay.

Clayton Meaning & Origin

The name Clayton is of English origin, and it means "settlement by the clay pit", often associating the holder of this name with a strong foundation and strength.

The name Clayton is described as charming, adventurous and noble.

Pronunciation

Clayton is pronounced clay-ton in English. The name Clayton has 7 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Clayton

The name Clayton is shared by multiple geographic locations around the world, including towns and cities in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

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Data Source

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U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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