Clayton
Clayton is an English surname-turned-first-name meaning 'clay settlement' or 'town built on clay.' It originated as a place name from various English towns and villages, carrying a grounded, earthy quality with its Old English roots.
Current Popularity
#317 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce with no common variations
- •Nickname 'Clay' provides a shorter, casual option
- •Works well in both professional and casual settings
- •Has a Southern and Western U.S. association
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Famous People
Clayton Kershaw
MLB pitcher and Cy Young Award winner
Clayton Moore
Actor known as The Lone Ranger
Clayton Christensen
Harvard Business School professor and author
Clayton Snyder
Actor from Lizzie McGuire
Statistics
138,209
Total births since 1880
2000
Peak year
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