Klayton Boy

Popularity: #839 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationKLAY-ton / /ˈkleɪtən/

English; Modern

Meaning

English: Variant of Clayton; Modern: Derived from a surname

Historical & Cultural Background

Klayton is a modern variation of the name Clayton, which has English origins. The name Clayton itself is derived from a place name meaning 'clay settlement.' As a modern name, Klayton reflects a trend of creative spellings in contemporary naming practices. It is primarily used in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Klayton has seen a rise in popularity in the United States, particularly in the early 2000s.

Similar Names

CaydenClaytonLaytonMasonJaxonGraysonPayton

Variants

  • Clayton
  • Klayten

International Variants

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Famous people named Klayton

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Fictional characters named Klayton

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Sibling Suggestions

KadenJaydenBraydenAidenHayden

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Klayton was first seen in the United States in 1958. Klayton has ranked as high as #1254 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Indiana, Missouri, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Klayton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Klayton (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 7
24%
FL 7
24%
GA 5
17%
MI 5
17%
TX 5
17%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19585
19636
19705
19737
197413
19758
19767
19778
19789
197911
198012
19818
198218
198328
198430
198521
198612
198730
198827
198934
199041
199140
199237
199330
199457
199547
199649
199759
199867
199960
200076
200157
200268
200373
200464
200588
200655
200779
200862
200975
201080
201191
201281
201397
201472
2015102
2016108
2017121
2018125
2019121
202073
202198
2022103
202386
202485