Boys name · California
Clayton in California
Babies born in California have been named Clayton 8,813 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1912. In 2025 it was the #445 most common boys name there, on 72 births.
Popularity over time
Clayton in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 7 | #180 |
| 1929 | 22 | #214 |
| 1945 | 31 | #276 |
| 1961 | 112 | #229 |
| 1977 | 105 | #238 |
| 1993 | 188 | #246 |
| 2009 | 69 | #471 |
| 2025 | 72 | #445 |
Its rank among boys names in California ran from #176 in 1924 to #511 in 2023, starting at #180 in 1912 and ending at #445 in 2025.
California had the most Clayton births in 1995, with 204. Its highest rank among boys names in California was #176, in 1924.
Its highest rank in any state was #42, in Hawaii in 1955. See Clayton in every state →
How popular is Clayton in California?
Babies born in California have been named Clayton 8,813 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1912. In 2025 it was the #445 most common boys name there, on 72 births.
How many babies are named Clayton in California?
California recorded 72 births of babies named Clayton in 2025.
What is the rank of Clayton in California?
Clayton's 2025 rank among boys names in California was #445.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.