NAME PROFILE
Clayton
Clayton is an English name meaning 'clay town' or 'town built on clay.' It carries a sense of stability and strength, evoking images of a person who is grounded and dependable. Those with the name Clayton are often seen as practical, hardworking, and trustworthy.
Key Stats
| Total births | 139,954 |
| Gender | Male (96% / 4%) |
| Peak year | 2000 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, French |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚓ Timeless & Steady
Top States
KY — 20%MI — 20%TX — 20%IL — 20%AL — 20%
Notable People
Clayton Kershaw (Professional Baseball Player, MLB Los Angeles Dodgers) · Clayton Christensen (Author, *The Innovator's Dilemma*) · Clayton Moore (Actor, *The Lone Ranger*) · Clayton C. Anderson (NASA Astronaut) · Clayton County (Geographical area in Georgia, USA)
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