Clayton: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A grounded soul born of the earth and clay.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #288
- Peak
- #147 in 1988
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 Clayton Means
Clayton is a boy name of English origin. A grounded soul born of the earth and clay.
How Popular Clayton Is
Clayton currently ranks #288 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #147 in 1988. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Clayton
- Clayton peaked at #147 in the U.S. in 1988.
- Clayton is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
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Questions About Clayton
What does Clayton mean?
Clayton is a boy name of English origin. A grounded soul born of the earth and clay.
How popular is Clayton?
Clayton currently ranks #288 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #147 in 1988. It has held steady.
Where does Clayton come from?
Clayton comes from English roots. Clayton peaked at #147 in the U.S. in 1988.
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