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Jimmy Clanton
Musician
1940
American rock and roll and pop singer known for 'Just a Dream' (1958)
Clanton
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#12263 most popular
English
American
Meanings & Origins
"clay settlement, clay farm"
Origin: Old English
Language: English
"clay town"
Origin: Anglo-Saxon
Language: English
Popularity
#12263
Current Rank
Rare
Trend
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“An English surname with Wild West frontier spirit”
Origin & Etymology
Clanton is an English surname derived from place names meaning 'clay settlement' or 'clay farm,' from Old English 'claeg' (clay) and 'tun' (settlement, farm, town). Multiple English villages have similar place names. As a surname, Clanton was brought to America by English settlers. It became a first name through the American tradition of using family surnames as given names, particularly in Southern and Appalachian communities where family name preservation is especially valued.
Popularity Story
Clanton is a very rare given name, primarily known as a surname. The most famous association is with the Clanton family of Tombstone, Arizona — Ike and Billy Clanton who faced Wyatt Earp at the O.K. Corral gunfight in 1881. This Wild West connection gives the name a rugged American frontier quality that may appeal to some parents, despite the outlaws association.
Cultural Significance
The Clanton name is deeply embedded in the mythology of the American West. The O.K. Corral gunfight on October 26, 1881 is the most famous gunfight in Western history, pitting the Earp brothers and Doc Holliday against the Clanton-McLaury gang. This story has been retold in dozens of films and TV shows, making Clanton a name with strong frontier Western resonance.
Fun Facts
- The Clanton gang faced Wyatt Earp at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona on October 26, 1881 — the most famous gunfight in American history
- Clanton, Alabama is a city named after Confederate General James H. Clanton
- The O.K. Corral gunfight lasted only about 30 seconds but has inspired over 40 films
Popularity Over Time
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Nicknames
Clan
Clay
Name Vibe
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Earthy
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Famous People Named Clanton
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Ike Clanton
Other
1847
American cowboy and rancher who was a principal figure in the O.K. Corral gunfight in Tombstone, Arizona (1881)
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