Namesake.

Clay

Boy #581 in 2023

Clay is a boy name that appears in U.S. Social Security records.

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Popularity of Clay

Popularity, 1880–2023
492 births in 2023
1880 2023

39,191 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023.

Peak year
1960
904 babies
First recorded
1880
Earliest SSA data
Recent trend
Rising
Last 5 yrs vs. prior 5
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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.