Clayton
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Clay Settlement; Town Built on Clay
Background: The name Clayton originates from the Old English word 'clæg,' meaning 'clay,' combined with 'tun,' meaning 'town' or 'settlement.' This indicates a geographical origin related to a settlement built on or near clay soil, reflecting the landscape of the area.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#244
Total births
138,819
Most popular decade
2000s
(56,202 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-46 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.6% male
0.4% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 60
- First year rank
- #200
- Peak year
- 2000
- Peak year births
- 2,564
- Peak rank
- #151
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,081
- Recent rank
- #317
Female
- First year
- 1910
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #2,398
- Peak year
- 1989
- Peak year births
- 17
- Peak rank
- #5,048
- Most recent year
- 2023
- Recent year births
- 8
- Recent rank
- #11,156
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).