Klayton
boy name#1793 in 2025Klayton entered the US charts in 1958, peaked at #1401 in 2018, ranks #1793 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1958–2025
#1793
rank today
#1401
peak (2018)
89
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3944 |
| 1960s | #3646 |
| 1970s | #3941 |
| 1980s | #2671 |
| 1990s | #1859 |
| 2000s | #1854 |
| 2010s | #1625 |
| 2020s | #1805 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Klayton has been most popular in CA, TX, OH.
Living bearers
About 3,000 people named Klayton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Klayton alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Klayton in 2025?
- Klayton ranks #1793 among US boy names in 2025, with 89 babies given the name.
- When was the name Klayton most popular?
- Klayton peaked in 2018, reaching #1401 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Klayton with classmates?
- Klayton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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