Clayton

Pronunciation: [ kl-AYT-uhn ]

Girl Name #17,255 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Clayton is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced kl-AYT-uhn.

Parents who love the name Clayton often also consider Clara, Claudia, Claire .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #17,255
Total SSA Count: 8

Nicknames

Cla Cly Claie Clayie

Also a Boy Name

Clayton is also used as a boy name, ranked #318.

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Similar Names

Clara Claudia Claire Clementine Cleo Clare Clyde Claudie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clayton

Is Clayton a boy or girl name?

Clayton is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #17255. As a boy name, it is ranked #318. Clayton is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Clayton?

Clayton is pronounced kl-AYT-uhn.

How popular is the name Clayton?

Clayton is currently ranked #17255 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Clayton?

Common nicknames for Clayton include Cla, Cly, Claie, and Clayie.

Is Clayton a common or rare name?

Clayton is an uncommon name, ranked #17255 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Clayton

Clayton is a girl name .

Is Clayton a boy or girl name? Clayton is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #17,255 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #318. Clayton is more commonly used as a boy name.

Clayton is currently ranked #17,255 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Clayton include Cla, Cly, Claie, and Clayie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.