boy name
Clayton
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#300 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Clayton in the US, 1880–2025
Clayton first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2000, when 2,564 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,130.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Clayton popular?
Steady Clayton has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2000.
| 2020s | 6,889 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13,932 | |
| 2000s | 18,672 | |
| 1990s | 21,816 | |
| 1980s | 16,933 | |
| 1970s | 10,750 | |
| 1960s | 9,296 | |
| 1950s | 9,309 | |
| 1940s | 7,059 | |
| 1930s | 7,171 | |
| 1920s | 9,414 | |
| 1910s | 5,641 | |
| 1900s | 1,057 | |
| 1890s | 752 | |
| 1880s | 653 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clayton a boy or a girl name?
Clayton is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Clayton a popular name right now?
Clayton has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2000.
How popular is the name Clayton?
In 2025, Clayton ranked #300 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Clayton most popular?
Clayton was most popular in 2000, when about 2,564 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.