Clay
boy name#573 in 2025Clay entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #259 in 1961, ranks #573 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#573
rank today
#259
peak (1961)
515
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #354 |
| 1890s | #355 |
| 1900s | #374 |
| 1910s | #483 |
| 1920s | #508 |
| 1930s | #532 |
| 1940s | #558 |
| 1950s | #375 |
| 1960s | #338 |
| 1970s | #378 |
| 1980s | #430 |
| 1990s | #407 |
| 2000s | #624 |
| 2010s | #732 |
| 2020s | #596 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Clay has been most popular in TX, CA, IN.
Living bearers
About 32,500 people named Clay are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Clay alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 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 ranks #573 among US boy names in 2025, with 515 babies given the name.
- When was the name Clay most popular?
- Clay peaked in 1961, reaching #259 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Clay with classmates?
- Clay will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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