Where does the name Clayton come from?

Clayton is a boy name of Old English origin.

Is Clayton a boy or a girl name?

Clayton is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 0% of children given the name Clayton are girls and 100% are boys.

How popular is the name Clayton in 2023?

Clayton ranks #11411 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2000 with 2,577 babies.

How do you pronounce Clayton?

Clayton is pronounced KLAY-ton (2 syllables).

What are common spellings of Clayton?

Clayton is also written as Klayton, Clay.

A name from Old English · Boy

Clayton

From an Old English place name meaning 'settlement on or near clay' (clæg, 'clay' + tun, 'settlement'). Originally a surname; adopted as a given name in 19th-century America.

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Popularity over time

A 143-year arc in numbers.

137,131 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023.

Popularity · 1880–2023

1,075 births in 2023

1880 1951 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

CFrom an Old English place name meaning 'settlement on or near clay' (clæg, 'clay' + tun, 'settlement'). Originally a surname; adopted as a given name in 19th-century America.

Variants & spellings

2 ways to spell "Clayton".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Klayton Most common Clay

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Clayton.

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Clayton Kershaw (Dodgers pitcher)
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Adam Clayton (U2 bassist; surname)

Quick answers

People often ask about Clayton.

What does the name Clayton mean?: Clayton means from an Old English place name meaning 'settlement on or near clay' (clæg, 'clay' + tun, 'settlement'). Originally a surname; adopted as a given name in 19th-century America.
Where does the name Clayton come from?: Clayton is a boy name of Old English origin.
Is Clayton a boy or a girl name?: Clayton is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 0% of children given the name Clayton are girls and 100% are boys.
How popular is the name Clayton in 2023?: Clayton ranks #11411 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2000 with 2,577 babies.
How do you pronounce Clayton?: Clayton is pronounced KLAY-ton (2 syllables).
What are common spellings of Clayton?: Clayton is also written as Klayton, Clay.

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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.