Clayton Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Clayton is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Clayton?
Clayton is spelled C-L-A-Y-T-O-N. The name has 7 letters.
Clayton at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Clayton means “settlement on clay land.”
- Origin
- Clayton is an English surname-derived given name that may derive from place names in England composed of the Old English elements “clǣg” meaning “clay”…
- Pronunciation
- CLAY-tun · 2 syllables
Clayton Popularity in 2025
Rank#300
Recorded Births1,130
- Boys usage rose 18 places to #300 and recorded 47 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Clayton Mean?
Clayton means “settlement on clay land.”
Origin: Clayton is an English surname-derived given name that may derive from place names in England composed of the Old English elements “clǣg” meaning “clay” and “tūn” meaning “enclosure” or “settlement.”
How Do You Pronounce Clayton?
PronunciationCLAY-tun
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Clayton?
- History
- Clayton has historically been used as a family name in England and later adopted as a given name in English-speaking countries.
Clayton Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2010 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,130 | #300 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,083 | #318 |
| 2023 | Girls | 8 | #11,169 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,067 | #310 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,200 | #286 |
| 2021 | Girls | 5 | #15,251 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,237 | #279 |
| 2020 | Girls | 5 | #15,088 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,172 | #289 |
| 2019 | Girls | 8 | #11,356 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,308 | #273 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,451 | #254 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,493 | #250 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6 | #14,331 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,376 | #266 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,479 | #248 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,365 | #271 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,387 | #258 |
| 2012 | Girls | 8 | #12,199 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,367 | #261 |
| 2011 | Girls | 7 | #13,347 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,345 | #257 |
| 2010 | Girls | 5 | #16,992 |
When Was Clayton Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2000 · Boys
2,564 recorded births
National rank #151
1994 · Boys
2,371 recorded births
National rank #149
1995 · Boys
2,361 recorded births
National rank #151
2001 · Boys
2,351 recorded births
National rank #162
Where Clayton Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WV | #101 | 19 |
| ID | #118 | 21 |
| MS | #151 | 21 |
| ME | #151 | 8 |
| AK | #165 | 5 |
| MT | #173 | 7 |
| MI | #178 | 57 |
| KY | #187 | 30 |