Clayton is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #421 in 2001 with 51 recorded births. This places Clayton in the top 10% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 111 births ranking #388. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 5,643 boys born was named Clayton. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Clayton is an English place-name and surname name meaning "clay settlement". It has a steady, traditional sound and fits easily with modern surname-style naming.
The name followed the familiar path from English place name to surname to first name. Its long use has made it feel more established than many newer surname names.