Clayborn
Every Clayborn since 1909 — 736 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Clayborn
Clayborn is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1909, 736 American babies have been named Clayborn. Its peak came in 1971, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Clayborn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Clayborn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #12,427 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 5 | #12,699 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 5 | #10,654 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,337 |
| 1985 | 6 | #5,921 |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,415 |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,609 |
| 1970 | 5 | #4,825 |
| 1965 | 8 | #3,021 |
| 1960 | 8 | #3,133 |
| 1955 | 7 | #3,248 |
| 1950 | 7 | #3,077 |
| 1945 | 8 | #2,598 |
| 1940 | 7 | #2,919 |
| 1935 | 13 | #2,046 |
| 1930 | 12 | #2,324 |
| 1925 | 14 | #2,211 |
| 1920 | 15 | #2,154 |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,473 |
| 1910 | 5 | #1,638 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Clayborn in 2025?
Clayborn did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Clayborn?
736 babies have been named Clayborn in the United States since 1909, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Clayborn most popular?
Clayborn peaked in 1971, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Clayborn a boy or girl name?
Clayborn is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Clayborn rising or falling?
Clayborn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.