Klay
Every Klay since 1958 — 1,616 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Klay
Klay is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,882 in 2025 with 84 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1958, 1,616 American babies have been named Klay. Its peak came in 2022, when 103 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Klay stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Klay year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 84 | #1,882 |
| 2024 | 71 | #2,109 |
| 2023 | 99 | #1,706 |
| 2022 | 103 | #1,669 |
| 2021 | 69 | #2,102 |
| 2020 | 93 | #1,692 |
| 2019 | 91 | #1,731 |
| 2018 | 90 | #1,729 |
| 2017 | 76 | #1,907 |
| 2016 | 98 | #1,632 |
| 2015 | 64 | #2,157 |
| 2014 | 30 | #3,577 |
| 2013 | 29 | #3,624 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,798 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,294 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,363 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,499 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,654 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,891 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,430 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4,744 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,388 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,209 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,825 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,218 |
| 2000 | 28 | #3,121 |
| 1995 | 24 | #2,984 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,398 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,575 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,688 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 10 | #2,780 |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Klay
- Klay Thompson Basketball player · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Klay in 2025?
Klay ranked #1,882 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 84 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Klay?
1,616 babies have been named Klay in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Klay most popular?
Klay peaked in 2022, when 103 newborns received the name.
Is Klay a boy or girl name?
Klay is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Klay rising or falling?
Klay is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Klay?
Well-known people named Klay include Klay Thompson (basketball player).