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Clayborne

Boy name · English

Clayborne is an English boy name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds soft and friendly, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Clayborne has the name Clay hiding inside it.
  • Word funClayborne doesn't repeat a single letter: 9 letters, all different.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Clayborne would score 16 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
  • GenerationClayborne peaked in 1911, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
  • HistoryClayborne first shows up in US birth records in 1911, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 114 years since.
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US births per million boys, 1911–2025

011.5231911192019602008

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Boy name: ClaytonBoy name: ClarkBoy name: ClayUnisex name: ClareBoy name: ClarenceUnisex name: Claude
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Clayborne

Clayborne is a boy name of English origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It was most fashionable in the 1910s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:English names

Other spellings of Clayborne

Boy name: Claiborne

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Questions about the name Clayborne

What is the origin of the name Clayborne?

Clayborne is English in origin. Other English names to consider are Oliver (“olive tree”), Henry (“ruler of the home”), James (“supplanter”) and William (“resolute protector”).

Is Clayborne a boy or girl name?

Clayborne is a boy name.

How popular is the name Clayborne?

Clayborne is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2008. It peaked at #1,740 in 1911, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Clayborne?

If you like Clayborne, you might also like Claiborne. Claiborne is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Clayborne?

Clayborne is an English boy name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds soft and friendly, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.