Clayton Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKLAY-ton / /ˈkleɪtən/English; Old English
Meaning
Old English: clay settlement; Old English: from the clay town
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Clayton is derived from Old English, meaning a settlement built on clay. It has been used as a surname before becoming popular as a first name. The name is often associated with various places in England named Clayton. It has seen varying levels of popularity in the United States since the late 19th century.
Trend Summary
Clayton has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Claiton
- Clay
International Variants
- Clayton (English)
Famous people named Clayton
Clayton Kershaw is a professional baseball pitcher known for his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Clayton Christensen was a renowned business scholar and author, best known for his work on disruptive innovation.
Clayton Moore was an American actor famous for his role as the Lone Ranger in the television series.
Clayton Lindemuth is an author known for his works in the thriller genre.
Fictional characters named Clayton
Clayton is a character in Disney's 'Tarzan,' serving as the main antagonist.
Clayton Spacetime is a character in the animated series 'DuckTales,' known for his time-traveling adventures.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Clayton was first seen in the United States in 1880. Clayton has ranked as high as #274 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Clayton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Clayton (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 86 | |
TX | 61 | |
GA | 52 | |
PA | 50 | |
MI | 49 | |
OH | 48 | |
FL | 45 | |
NC | 36 | |
TN | 36 | |
NY | 33 | |
KY | 32 | |
VA | 31 | |
WA | 31 | |
WI | 30 | |
IN | 29 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 60 |
1881 | 52 |
1882 | 60 |
1883 | 58 |
1884 | 69 |
1885 | 68 |
1886 | 73 |
1887 | 74 |
1888 | 63 |
1889 | 76 |
1890 | 77 |
1891 | 64 |
1892 | 59 |
1893 | 78 |
1894 | 63 |
1895 | 86 |
1896 | 102 |
1897 | 75 |
1898 | 87 |
1899 | 61 |
1900 | 118 |
1901 | 72 |
1902 | 97 |
1903 | 85 |
1904 | 96 |
1905 | 110 |
1906 | 100 |
1907 | 108 |
1908 | 134 |
1909 | 137 |
1910 | 159 |
1911 | 203 |
1912 | 346 |
1913 | 381 |
1914 | 563 |
1915 | 699 |
1916 | 753 |
1917 | 759 |
1918 | 877 |
1919 | 901 |
1920 | 961 |
1921 | 951 |
1922 | 979 |
1923 | 989 |
1924 | 1,039 |
1925 | 932 |
1926 | 956 |
1927 | 919 |
1928 | 833 |
1929 | 855 |
1930 | 802 |
1931 | 831 |
1932 | 787 |
1933 | 655 |
1934 | 717 |
1935 | 700 |
1936 | 706 |
1937 | 701 |
1938 | 640 |
1939 | 632 |
1940 | 603 |
1941 | 663 |
1942 | 698 |
1943 | 766 |
1944 | 658 |
1945 | 638 |
1946 | 752 |
1947 | 812 |
1948 | 721 |
1949 | 749 |
1950 | 754 |
1951 | 814 |
1952 | 859 |
1953 | 871 |
1954 | 843 |
1955 | 925 |
1956 | 962 |
1957 | 1,019 |
1958 | 1,127 |
1959 | 1,134 |
1960 | 1,247 |
1961 | 1,162 |
1962 | 971 |
1963 | 1,023 |
1964 | 933 |
1965 | 882 |
1966 | 776 |
1967 | 746 |
1968 | 758 |
1969 | 800 |
1970 | 834 |
1971 | 967 |
1972 | 933 |
1973 | 1,106 |
1974 | 1,091 |
1975 | 1,176 |
1976 | 1,186 |
1977 | 1,165 |
1978 | 1,083 |
1979 | 1,209 |
1980 | 1,276 |
1981 | 1,349 |
1982 | 1,705 |
1983 | 1,728 |
1984 | 1,818 |
1985 | 1,718 |
1986 | 1,673 |
1987 | 1,815 |
1988 | 1,890 |
1989 | 1,962 |
1990 | 2,028 |
1991 | 1,847 |
1992 | 1,909 |
1993 | 2,031 |
1994 | 2,371 |
1995 | 2,361 |
1996 | 2,339 |
1997 | 2,319 |
1998 | 2,267 |
1999 | 2,343 |
2000 | 2,564 |
2001 | 2,351 |
2002 | 2,160 |
2003 | 2,130 |
2004 | 1,923 |
2005 | 1,662 |
2006 | 1,595 |
2007 | 1,446 |
2008 | 1,577 |
2009 | 1,263 |
2010 | 1,361 |
2011 | 1,345 |
2012 | 1,367 |
2013 | 1,386 |
2014 | 1,364 |
2015 | 1,479 |
2016 | 1,376 |
2017 | 1,493 |
2018 | 1,451 |
2019 | 1,308 |
2020 | 1,172 |
2021 | 1,236 |
2022 | 1,199 |
2023 | 1,067 |
2024 | 1,081 |