Boy · #8,210 in 2026

Clayne

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

Current Rank

#8,210

Peak Rank

#8,210 (2019)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1965

First Year

2019

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#8210

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Clayne

Clayne first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1965, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 9 Claynes were born — ranking #8,210 that year. As of 2026, Clayne ranks #8,210 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 14 Claynes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s 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 Clayne

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

Clean
Clown
Claim
Clan
Clone
Klan
Klein
Cline
Kline
Cleen
Clon
Clin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Clayne

What does the name Clayne mean?

Clayne is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1965. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Clayne in 2026?

In 2026, Clayne ranks #8,210 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Clayne most popular?

Clayne reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #8,210 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Clayne a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Clayne?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Clayne include Khalief, Teak, Iren. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Clayne

Clayne is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1965 and has accumulated 14 births in the dataset. Clayne's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #8,210. Use the chart and map above to compare Clayne'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.