Boys name · Minnesota
Clayton in Minnesota
Clayton was the 266th most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 23 babies named Clayton that year. Since 1912, Minnesota families have named 3,218 babies Clayton.
Popularity over time
Clayton in Minnesota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 198th |
| 1928 | 50 | 87th |
| 1944 | 23 | 145th |
| 1960 | 23 | 183rd |
| 1977 | 16 | 182nd |
| 1993 | 32 | 144th |
| 2009 | 28 | 226th |
| 2025 | 23 | 266th |
Its rank among boys names in Minnesota fell from 198th in 1912 to 266th in 2025.
The most babies named Clayton in Minnesota in a single year was 76, in 1923. Its best showing was 72nd among boys names in 1923.
Across the country, Clayton reached its best rank of 42nd in Hawaii (1955). See Clayton in every state →
How popular is Clayton in Minnesota?
Clayton was the 266th most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 23 babies named Clayton that year. Since 1912, Minnesota families have named 3,218 babies Clayton.
How many babies are named Clayton in Minnesota?
In 2025, 23 babies were named Clayton in Minnesota. The most babies named Clayton in Minnesota in a single year was 76, in 1923.
What is the rank of Clayton in Minnesota?
Clayton ranked 266th among boys names in Minnesota in 2025. Its best showing was 72nd among boys names in 1923.
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.