Clayton
Clayton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Clay settlement or town built on clay soil.
Origin and history
Clayton is an English name originally derived from a place name and surname meaning 'settlement on clay soil'. Historically used in the United States, it has maintained steady popularity over the decades as a classic habitational name. Today it remains a recognizable and enduring masculine choice.
Popularity in the United States
139,344 babies in the United States have been named Clayton since 1880. It ranks #244 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #294.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.3 %)
- CA (6.5 %)
- OH (4.8 %)
- FL (4.3 %)
- PA (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 653 |
| 1890-1900 | 752 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,057 |
| 1910-1920 | 5,641 |
| 1920-1930 | 9,414 |
| 1930-1940 | 7,171 |
| 1940-1950 | 7,059 |
| 1950-1960 | 9,309 |
| 1960-1970 | 9,296 |
| 1970-1980 | 10,750 |
| 1980-1990 | 16,933 |
| 1990-2000 | 21,816 |
| 2000-2010 | 18,672 |
| 2010-2019 | 13,932 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,889 |
Famous people named Clayton
- Clayton Kershaw: Baseball Player, Athlete
- Clayton Moore: Actor
Nicknames
Clay
Fun facts
- Clayton was originally an Old English habitational surname given to people who lived near a clay-rich settlement.
- Clayton has remained consistently within the top few hundred names for American boys for well over a century.