FIRST NAME
Clay
Clay is the 551st most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 30,779 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 235 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #551 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
52,229
living · #464
2020 CENSUS
30,779
living · #551
BABIES NAMED CLAY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025515
As a male name, Clay peaked in 1960, when 904 babies were named Clay (the #265 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #21,828 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
235
living · #21,828
BABIES NAMED CLAY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1891–2024
20245
As a female name, Clay peaked in 1942, when 14 babies were named Clay (the #2438 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)