NAME PROFILE
Clay
Clay is a name derived from the Old English word 'claeg,' meaning 'clay' or 'moldable earth.' It represents a person who is adaptable and creative, someone who can shape their life and circumstances like clay can be shaped into various forms.
Key Stats
| Total births | 40,525 |
| Gender | Male (86% / 14%) |
| Peak year | 1961 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TN — 21%KY — 21%NC — 20%TX — 20%MO — 18%
Notable People
Clay Aiken (Singer, *American Idol*) · Clay Matthews (American football player) · Clayton Kershaw (Baseball player, MLB) · Clayton Christensen (Business theorist, known for disruptive innovation) · Clay Travis (Sports journalist and media personality)
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