Klay
boy name#1867 in 2025Klay entered the US charts in 1958, peaked at #1628 in 2016, ranks #1867 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1958–2025
#1867
rank today
#1628
peak (2016)
84
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #2664 |
| 1960s | #3486 |
| 1970s | #4341 |
| 1980s | #4063 |
| 1990s | #3627 |
| 2000s | #5498 |
| 2010s | #3223 |
| 2020s | #1852 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Klay has been most popular in CA, TX, IL.
Living bearers
About 1,600 people named Klay are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Klay is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Klay in 2025?
- Klay ranks #1867 among US boy names in 2025, with 84 babies given the name.
- When was the name Klay most popular?
- Klay peaked in 2016, reaching #1628 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Klay with classmates?
- Klay will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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