Klayton
Klayton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Clay settlement or place with sticky soil.
Origin and history
Klayton is a modern spelling variant of Clayton, which originates from an Old English surname meaning place with sticky soil or clay settlement. While less common than the traditional spelling, it has maintained steady use in the United States as a contemporary choice for boys. It combines a rustic heritage with a modern phonetic aesthetic.
Popularity in the United States
3,015 babies in the United States have been named Klayton since 1880. It ranks #2349 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1404.
States where it is most popular
- TX (26.1 %)
- CA (16.7 %)
- IN (11.3 %)
- MO (10.4 %)
- OH (8.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 68 |
| 1980-1990 | 220 |
| 1990-2000 | 487 |
| 2000-2010 | 697 |
| 2010-2019 | 998 |
| 2020-2029 | 534 |
Famous people named Klayton
- Klayton: Musician, Producer
Nicknames
Klay
Fun facts
- Klayton is a modern variant of Clayton, substituting the traditional 'Cl' with a 'Kl' to align with modern trends.
- The root name Clayton refers to several old towns in England situated on clay-rich soil.