Name comparison · boy names
Clay vs. Clayton
In 2025, Clayton leads at #300 among U.S. boys' names, with Clay at #573. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Clay | Clayton |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Rising | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #573 | #300 |
| Babies in 2025 | 515 | 1,130 |
| All-time peak | #259 in 1961 | #147 in 1988 |
| Uniqueness score | 43 / 100 | 33 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Iowa (#143) | West Virginia (#101) |