Clay
girl nameClay entered the US charts in 1891, peaked at #1213 in 1891, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1891–2025
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rank today
#1213
peak (1891)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1213 |
| 1910s | #3728 |
| 1920s | #3841 |
| 1930s | #3238 |
| 1940s | #3321 |
| 1950s | #4582 |
| 1960s | #5866 |
| 1970s | #7601 |
| 1980s | #9095 |
| 1990s | #11138 |
| 2000s | #16099 |
| 2020s | #15191 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Clay are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Clay alive today was born around 1941, making them about 84 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Clay in 2025?
- Clay is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Clay most popular?
- Clay peaked in 1891, reaching #1213 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Clay with classmates?
- Clay will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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