The baby name Clayne is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /kleɪn/ (KLAYN).
Clayne is English in Origin.
The baby name Clayne is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /kleɪn/ (KLAYN).
Clayne is English in Origin.
Clayne is a modern English given name, likely formed by adding the -ne ending to Clay, itself from Old English claeg, meaning clay. As with the surname Clay, the root referred to someone who worked with clay or lived near clay-rich soil; by extension it suggests earthiness and grounded strength. Its shape also echoes rhyming names like Blaine and Wayne, which helped popularize the -ane/-ayne sound in the late 20th century.
Usage of Clayne is rare and chiefly North American, with occasional visibility thanks to actor Clayne Crawford. The name surfaces in the mid- to late 1900s, often as a distinctive twist on Clay or a clipped alternative to Clayton. Variants and near-variants include Clay, Claine, and Clane; related longer forms include Clayton. Most bearers answer simply to Clay.
| Clayne Crawford Clayne Crawford is an American actor best known for his role as Martin Riggs in the TV series Lethal Weapon. He has also appeared in films like A Walk to Remember and Swimfan. Born in 1978, Crawford has built a diverse career in both television and film. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| United States | Boys | 2019 | #883 | 9 | 7,235 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #989 | 4 | 12,708 |
Clayne is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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