Clay is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #602 in 2024 with 63 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 68 births ranking #566. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,475.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 4,409 boys born was named Clay. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.