Clayton: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: cl-ahyt-ohn
Origin: England
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Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Of English origin, meaning "clay town."

The name Claytin is a variant of the name Clayton, which has English origins. It means "clay settlement" or "clay town." The name Claytin has seen a decline in usage over the years, reflecting a shift in naming trends towards more traditional and less variant names. While specific data on Claytin is limited, its popularity as a variant of Clayton has generally followed the same trend. Clayton was more popular in the mid-20th century but has since declined in usage, reflecting a shift towards more modern and unique names.

Clayton Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Clayton is currently #226 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Clayton is currently #226 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Clayton is currently #107 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Clayton is currently #63 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Clayton is currently #109 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Clayton is currently #59 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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