Clayton
girl nameClayton entered the US charts in 1910, peaked at #2351 in 1926, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1910–2025
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rank today
#2351
peak (1926)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3060 |
| 1920s | #3460 |
| 1930s | #3493 |
| 1940s | #4676 |
| 1950s | #4967 |
| 1960s | #5500 |
| 1970s | #6608 |
| 1980s | #6506 |
| 1990s | #11285 |
| 2000s | #11722 |
| 2010s | #14021 |
| 2020s | #13836 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Clayton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Clayton alive today was born around 1977, making them about 48 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Clayton in 2025?
- Clayton is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Clayton most popular?
- Clayton peaked in 1926, reaching #2351 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Clayton with classmates?
- Clayton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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