Clayborne
Pronunciation: [ kl-AYB-ern ]
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Clayborne first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 112 babies have been named Clayborne in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Clayborne is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,402 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,402
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Clayborne
Clayborne is a boy name .
Clayborne is currently ranked #28,402 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Clayborne include Cla, Clay, Clayb, Clayby, Claybie, Rne, Rney, Orne, Cly, Clie, and Clakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Clayborne include Clayton, Clay . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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