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Clayton

male

Meaning

"Settlement of Clay"

Clayton began as an English toponymic surname meaning clay settlement, later adopted as a given name.

Popularity History of Clayton

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#317Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#317

Clayton was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-7

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Clayton Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Clayton.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Clayton

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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