Clanton Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Clanton means 'clan-man' or 'clan-elder'.
Meaning of the Name Clanton
Clanton is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English personal name Clanta meaning 'clan-man' or 'clan-elder'. The name may have originally referred to someone who was a leader or member of a clan or tribe. Clanton can also be found as a place name in the United States, particularly in Alabama.
Popularity of the Name Clanton
The popularity for the name Clanton peaked in popularity in the year 1920 with 12 births, which ranked number 5,189 out of 9,634 unique names for that year. Clanton had the most male births in 1920 with 12, which ranked number 2,459 out of 4,989 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Clanton
Popularity of Clanton by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Clanton. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Clanton in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Clanton is a great pick!
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