Clayton is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #317 in 2024 with 1,081 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 2,564 births ranking #151. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 53.8%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 1,587 boys born was named Clayton. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.