The nameClayton
Clayton is an English boy's name.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
From an English place name meaning "settlement on clay".
Origin
English.
History
In France it was most popular in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Clayton
Clayton in France
1617thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2015peak year (40 births)
675babies named Clayton in France since 1900
Clayton was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 260 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Clayton. Its rise began around 1956, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Clayton in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 20 births a year.
Clayton in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Clayton mean?
From an English place name meaning "settlement on clay".
What is the origin of the name Clayton?
English.
Is Clayton a girl's or a boy's name?
Clayton is a boy's name.