Clayten
Meaningclay settlement · English form of Clayton
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #5,034 in 2005
10 babies were named Clayten in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,875 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1996–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Clayten, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Clayten would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryClayten first shows up in US birth records in 1996, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 29 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2005, when it reached #5,034.
- TrendClayten has climbed 1,875 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningClayten is an English form of Clayton, which means “clay settlement”.
About the name Clayten
Clayten is a boy name of English origin meaning “clay settlement”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ten”. US birth records list Clayten for boys from 1996 to 2025, in 26 of those 30 years. Its best year was 2005, when it ranked #5,034 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.8 | 363,636 boys |
| 2000s | 6.4 | 155,521 boys |
| 2010s | 4.8 | 210,084 boys |
| 2020s | 2.6 | 379,747 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Clayten
What does the name Clayten mean?
Clayten means “clay settlement” in English, as a form of Clayton.
What is the origin of the name Clayten?
Clayten has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Clayten a boy or girl name?
Clayten is a boy name.
How popular is the name Clayten?
Clayten ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 2005 (#5,034).