Boy · #12,084 in 2026

Clayborn

Name: Popularity of the name Clayborn in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Clayborn, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,084

Peak Rank

#1,987 (1971)

Total Babies

736

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1909

First Year

2015

Last Year

1971

Peak Year

#1987

Peak Rank

736

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Clayborn

Clayborn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1909, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1971, when 21 Clayborns were born — ranking #1,987 that year. As of 2026, Clayborn ranks #12,084 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 736 Clayborns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Clayborn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Clayborn is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Claiborne
Clayborne
Claybourne
Clayburn
Cliburn
Clyburn
Cleburne
Clobber
Clubber
Coburn
Clabber
Kleber

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Clayborn

What does the name Clayborn mean?

Clayborn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1909. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Clayborn in 2026?

In 2026, Clayborn ranks #12,084 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Clayborn most popular?

Clayborn reached its peak popularity in 1971, ranking #1,987 that year with 21 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Clayborn most popular?

Clayborn has historically been most popular in Arkansas, North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Clayborn.

Is Clayborn a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Clayborn is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Clayborn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Clayborn include York, Wess, Blain. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Clayborn

Clayborn is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1909 and has accumulated 736 births in the dataset. Clayborn's peak popularity came in 1971 when it ranked #1,987. Use the chart and map above to compare Clayborn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.