Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Clayton.
National Rank (2025)
#300
All-Time Peak Rank
#147 (1988)
Total U.S. Births
139,344
Unisex Distribution99.6% Boy / 0.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Clayton Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Clayton
According to SSA data, Clayton achieved its highest historical rank of #147 in 1988. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2000 with 2,564 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 23.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Clayton scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-23.6% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,564Births in 2000
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:653
1890s:752
1900s:1,057
1910s:5,641
1920s:9,414
1930s:7,171
1940s:7,059
1950s:9,309
1960s:9,296
1970s:10,750
1980s:16,933
1990s:21,816
2000s:18,672
2010s:13,932
2020s:6,889
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesCla-yon
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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