An uncommon American pick — distinctive and rare.
Klayton is a boy's baby name of American origin, a variant spelling of Clayton, from the Old English place name meaning 'settlement on clay land,' from clæg (clay) and tun (settlement). The K-spelling gives it a more distinctive visual identity while preserving the familiar sound.
About 2,926 U.S. births are recorded. Klayton appeals to parents who love Clayton's earthy, American confidence but want the spelling to feel uniquely theirs.
Klayton has 55+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1958.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 445 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 998 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 697 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 487 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 220 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 68 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 6 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 5 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 85 | #1884 |
| 2023 | 86 | #1853 |
| 2022 | 103 | #1669 |
| 2021 | 98 | #1680 |
| 2020 | 73 | #1970 |
| 2019 | 121 | #1444 |
| 2018 | 125 | #1403 |
| 2017 | 121 | #1429 |
| 2016 | 108 | #1543 |
| 2015 | 102 | #1583 |
| 2014 | 72 | #1989 |
| 2013 | 97 | #1596 |
| 2012 | 81 | #1823 |
| 2011 | 91 | #1663 |
| 2010 | 80 | #1823 |
| 2009 | 75 | #1917 |
| 2008 | 62 | #2172 |
| 2007 | 79 | #1841 |
| 2006 | 55 | #2301 |
| 2005 | 88 | #1578 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1958–2024) · Methodology