Clayton
Literal root meaning: “clay + enclosure, settlement; town”
About the name Clayton
Clayton is a boy name with Old English roots, literally “clay + enclosure, settlement; town”.
It has a classic feel. In 2025, Clayton ranked #300 for boys in the US, with 1,130 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2000. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Clayton were boys.
Etymology
From Old English, meaning “clay” + “enclosure, settlement; town”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Clayton”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #300
- In 2015
- #248
- Babies in 2025
- 1,130
Popularity of Clayton, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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Names similar to Clayton
Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.