Klayton
Every Klayton since 1958 — 3,015 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Klayton
Klayton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,800 in 2025 with 89 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1958, 3,015 American babies have been named Klayton. Its peak came in 2018, when 125 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Klayton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Klayton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 89 | #1,800 |
| 2024 | 85 | #1,889 |
| 2023 | 86 | #1,856 |
| 2022 | 103 | #1,670 |
| 2021 | 98 | #1,681 |
| 2020 | 73 | #1,971 |
| 2019 | 121 | #1,444 |
| 2018 | 125 | #1,403 |
| 2017 | 121 | #1,429 |
| 2016 | 108 | #1,544 |
| 2015 | 102 | #1,583 |
| 2014 | 72 | #1,989 |
| 2013 | 97 | #1,597 |
| 2012 | 81 | #1,823 |
| 2011 | 91 | #1,663 |
| 2010 | 80 | #1,823 |
| 2009 | 75 | #1,917 |
| 2008 | 62 | #2,173 |
| 2007 | 79 | #1,841 |
| 2006 | 55 | #2,303 |
| 2005 | 88 | #1,578 |
| 2004 | 64 | #1,922 |
| 2003 | 73 | #1,695 |
| 2002 | 68 | #1,716 |
| 2001 | 57 | #1,923 |
| 2000 | 76 | #1,570 |
| 1995 | 47 | #1,854 |
| 1990 | 41 | #1,889 |
| 1985 | 21 | #2,469 |
| 1980 | 12 | #3,525 |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,137 |
| 1970 | 5 | #5,115 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Klayton in 2025?
Klayton ranked #1,800 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 89 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Klayton?
3,015 babies have been named Klayton in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Klayton most popular?
Klayton peaked in 2018, when 125 newborns received the name.
Is Klayton a boy or girl name?
Klayton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Klayton rising or falling?
Klayton has been roughly stable over the past decade.