Klayton

Klayton is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 85 boys in the United States.

Klayton at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Klayton

Klayton belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Klayton first appears in Social Security records in 1958. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1403 in 2018, and in 2024 85 babies received the name — 2,926 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Klayton in US records

First recorded (US)
1958
Best US rank
#1403 in 2018
Peak year
2018
Babies named Klayton in 2024
85
Total since 1880
2,926

Klayton in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1745 in 2019
Babies named Klayton in 2025
4
Total since 1996
170

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Klayton mean?

The meaning of Klayton is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Klayton a boy or girl name?

Klayton is a boy name. In 2024, 85 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Klayton?

Klayton comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Klayton?

Klayton first appears in US records in 1958. Its best-ever ranking was #1403 in 2018, and 85 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].