Clayton

Meaning of Clayton

This name means 'settlement on clay soil' or 'town built on clay.' It comes from an old English place name.

Clayton has Old English roots — browse every Old English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Clayton

Clayton is climbing again, up to #300 in 2025 from #317 in 2024 after peaking at #151 in 2000.

Notable people named Clayton

• Clayton Kershaw
  Professional baseball pitcher
• Clayton Moore
  Actor, played The Lone Ranger
• Clayton Christensen
  Business theorist, 'disruptive innovation' concept
• Clayton Echard
  Reality TV star, The Bachelor
• Clayton Anderson
  Former NASA astronaut

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Questions about the name Clayton

What does the name Clayton mean?

Clayton means this name means 'settlement on clay soil' or 'town built on clay.' it comes from an old english place name, and it comes from Old English origins.

Is Clayton a boy's or a girl's name?

Clayton is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Clayton?

In 2025, Clayton ranked #300 for boys, up from #317 the year before.

When was Clayton most popular?

Clayton peaked at #151 in 2000.