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How Many People Are Named Clayton?
Estimated people named Clayton living in the U.S. today
105,227
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 138,819
- Peak year: 2000 (2,577 births)
- Estimated living today: 105,227
Clayton by age group — who carries the name today?
Clayton popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Clayton
Clayton has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 138,819 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 105,227 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,248 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Claytons you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Clayton in the US?
An estimated 105,227 people named Clayton are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Clayton uncommon — about 1 in 3,248 Americans.
Is Clayton a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Clayton is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Clayton most popular?
Clayton peaked in 2000, when 2,577 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Clayton?
Clayton ranks #502 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 41 out of 100 (higher means rarer).