Clayborn
Clayborn is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Born near the clay or brook near the clay.
Origin and history
Clayborn is an English surname turned given name, historically derived from a geographic location meaning 'born near the clay hill' or 'clay brook'. It has been used periodically as a masculine given name in the United States since the late 19th century. Although uncommon today, it retains a classic, rustic surname-as-first-name feel.
Popularity in the United States
736 babies in the United States have been named Clayborn since 1880. It ranks #3940 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- AR (58.3 %)
- NC (41.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 83 |
| 1920-1930 | 114 |
| 1930-1940 | 103 |
| 1940-1950 | 104 |
| 1950-1960 | 98 |
| 1960-1970 | 87 |
| 1970-1980 | 74 |
| 1980-1990 | 21 |
| 1990-2000 | 32 |
| 2000-2010 | 10 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Clayborn
- Clayborn Carson: Historian, Author
Nicknames
Clay
Fun facts
- Clayborn originally developed in Old English to describe a family living near clay-rich soil or a clay-lined stream.
- The name was most frequently used in the early-to-mid 20th century in the United States before becoming rare in modern birth records.