Clay: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child molded from the earth, warm and true.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #644
- Peak
- #259 in 1961
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Clay Means
Clay is a boy name of English origin. A child molded from the earth, warm and true.
How Popular Clay Is
Clay currently ranks #644 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #259 in 1961. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Clay
- Clay peaked at #259 in the U.S. in 1961.
- Clay is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Clay
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Sibling Names for Clay
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Questions About Clay
What does Clay mean?
Clay is a boy name of English origin. A child molded from the earth, warm and true.
How popular is Clay?
Clay currently ranks #644 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #259 in 1961. It has held steady.
Where does Clay come from?
Clay comes from English roots. Clay peaked at #259 in the U.S. in 1961.
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