The baby name Clayton is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkleɪtən/ (KLAY-tən).
Clayton is English in Origin.
The baby name Clayton is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkleɪtən/ (KLAY-tən).
Clayton is English in Origin.
Clayton is an English toponymic surname turned given name, built from Old English claeg (clay) + tun (enclosure, farm, settlement), denoting someone from a clay settlement or clay town. Multiple villages named Clayton in counties such as Staffordshire, West Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Sussex generated the surname in medieval records, with its shift to a first name occurring much later.
As a forename, Clayton appears in the United States and other Anglophone countries from the 19th century onward, gaining steady currency through the 20th century and seeing late-century peaks. Notable bearers include actor Clayton Moore and baseball pitcher Clayton Kershaw. Common short form: Clay; pet form: Clayt. Modern respellings include Klayton; abroad, Brazilian Portuguese favors Cleiton, Kleiton, and Claiton. The name blends solid, earthy imagery with a tailored, surname-style sound, appealing to parents seeking a grounded yet contemporary choice.
| Clayton Moore Clayton Moore was an American actor best known for his role as the Lone Ranger in the television series of the same name. He brought the masked hero to life from 1949 to 1957, becoming a beloved figure in American pop culture. Moore's portrayal of the Lone Ranger remains his most enduring legacy. | Clayton Rohner Clayton Rohner is an American actor best known for his roles in the 1980s films 'Just One of the Guys' and 'April Fool's Day'. He has also appeared in TV series like 'Murder One' and 'G vs E'. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2024 | #1 | — | 820 |
| NA | 0 | #30 | 4 | 2,537 | |
| MT | 0 | #36 | 8 | 1,767 | |
| LU | 0 | #65 | 2 | 2,830 | |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #66 | 146 | 4,064 |
| JP | 0 | #76 | 2 | 4,057 | |
| AO | 0 | #77 | 1 | 2,729 | |
| JM | 0 | #88 | 6 | 3,714 | |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| HU | 0 | #115 | 1 | 1,675 | |
| OM | 0 | #120 | 2 | 6,215 | |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #134 | 16 | 4,685 |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #134 | 2 | 4,130 |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #150 | 2 | 4,216 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #150 | 4 | 3,773 |
| CR | 0 | #161 | 5 | 5,526 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #164 | 115 | 6,876 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2009 | #177 | 2 | 1,294 |
| AE | 0 | #182 | 6 | 10,220 | |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #212 | 9 | 4,970 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #221 | 15 | 6,830 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #225 | 1,440 | 12,213 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #231 | 12 | 5,568 |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #232 | 3 | 5,842 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #235 | 72 | 2,588 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| PT | 0 | #249 | 2 | 4,161 | |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #253 | 4 | 7,111 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #264 | 34 | 7,909 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #277 | 2 | 7,507 |
| BR | 0 | #281 | 65 | 5,969 | |
| IL | 0 | #281 | 2 | 6,291 | |
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #292 | 1,081 | 7,044 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| ZA | 0 | #307 | 141 | 14,421 | |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #329 | 3 | 9,639 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #338 | 30 | 7,951 |
| HK | 0 | #339 | 10 | 8,483 | |
| MY | 0 | #352 | 3 | 12,352 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #357 | 5 | 8,138 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #361 | 9 | 8,477 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #366 | 22 | 2,865 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #378 | 1,521 | 25,619 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #403 | 6 | 11,440 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #410 | 4 | 5,922 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #441 | 47 | 10,188 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #461 | 67 | 12,905 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #482 | 2 | 7,628 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #500 | 6 | 9,305 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #537 | 12 | 10,655 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #572 | 4 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #583 | 5 | 17,937 | |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #604 | 2 | 10,045 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #616 | 7 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #644 | 54 | 17,960 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #678 | 5 | 3,552 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #695 | 3 | 13,071 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #697 | 11 | 18,093 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #698 | 3 | 13,390 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #799 | 8 | 18,755 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #855 | 24 | 14,506 |
| TN | 0 | #862 | 4 | 13,765 | |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #871 | 11 | 17,948 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #905 | 47 | 5,873 |
| United States | Girls | 2023 | #907 | 8 | 8,600 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #907 | 14 | 15,656 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #916 | 15 | 5,610 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #923 | 3 | 15,035 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #928 | 14 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #929 | 23 | 16,906 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #941 | 12 | 5,697 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #970 | 13 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,036 | 4 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,061 | 32 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,065 | 47 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,117 | 25 | 25,928 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,251 | 4 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,394 | 78 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,683 | 9 | 28,008 |
Clayton is popular in 63 countries — most recent births per country:
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