FIRST NAME
Clayton
Clayton is the 275th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 90,877 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 228 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #275 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
149,226
living · #253
2020 CENSUS
90,877
living · #275
BABIES NAMED CLAYTON BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20251K
As a male name, Clayton peaked in 2000, when 2,564 babies were named Clayton (the #151 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #22,270 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
228
living · #22,270
BABIES NAMED CLAYTON BY BIRTH YEAR · 1910–2023
20238
As a female name, Clayton peaked in 1989, when 17 babies were named Clayton (the #5092 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)