Klayton Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Klayton is a modern variation of the name Clayton, meaning 'from the clay farm'.
Meaning of the Name Klayton
Klayton is a modern variation of the name Clayton. It is of Old English origin and means 'from the clay farm'. The name refers to someone who lives near or works with clay. Klayton is a masculine name and it gained popularity in the late 20th century. It conveys a sense of strength and reliability.
Popularity of the Name Klayton
The popularity for the name Klayton peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 125 births, which ranked number 3,068 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Klayton had the most male births in 2018 with 125, which ranked number 1,400 out of 14,095 male names. The number of births for the name Klayton has increased sharply over the last ten years from 81 births to 102 births, an increase of 25.93%. Among males, Klayton has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 81 births to 102 births, an increase of 25.93%.
Nationwide Popularity of Klayton
- 20 Year Trend of Klayton: 50.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Klayton: 25.93%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Klayton: 25.93%
Popularity of Klayton by State
For males, Klayton was most popular in Midwestern states with 31 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 15 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Klayton. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 15 | 1281 | < 5 | N/A |
| IA | 6 | 519 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 5 | 946 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 9 | 748 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 6 | 773 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 5 | 1277 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 9 | 1784 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Klayton
- Total Births of Klayton: 104 (2.33%)
- Male Births of Klayton: 104 (2.33%)
Given the upward trend of Klayton over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.33% increase in total births, for a total of 104 births in 2024. Male births for Klayton have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 104 male births in 2024, an increase of 2.33%.