Klayton
Meaningclay settlement · English form of Clayton
- US rank
- #1,793
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,401 in 2018
89 babies were named Klayton in the US in 2025. It has climbed 169 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1958–2025
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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 19,194 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Klayton, 89 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Klayton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKlayton first shows up in US birth records in 1958, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 67 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #1,401.
- TrendKlayton has climbed 169 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,793. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedKlayton is most popular in Kentucky, where it ranks #625, followed by Washington (#801) and Missouri (#869). It's in the top 1,000 in 3 states.
- MeaningKlayton is an English form of Clayton, which means “clay settlement”.
About the name Klayton
Klayton is a boy name of English origin meaning “clay settlement”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Klayton for boys from 1958 to 2025, in 56 of those 68 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #1,401 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,793, with 89 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.2 | 833,333 boys |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 3,333,333 boys |
| 1970s | 4.2 | 238,663 boys |
| 1980s | 12 | 84,459 boys |
| 1990s | 25 | 39,793 boys |
| 2000s | 35 | 28,620 boys |
| 2010s | 53 | 18,769 boys |
| 2020s | 52 | 19,417 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 Klayton
What does the name Klayton mean?
Klayton means “clay settlement” in English, as a form of Clayton.
What is the origin of the name Klayton?
Klayton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Klayton a boy or girl name?
Klayton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Klayton?
Klayton ranked #1,793 for US boys in 2025, given to 89 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#1,401).