Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Clayson

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

Current Rank

#9,864

Peak Rank

#6,024 (2021)

Total Babies

220

5-Yr Trend

-20%

1987

First Year

2024

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#6024

Peak Rank

220

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Clayson

Clayson first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1987, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 14 Claysons were born — ranking #6,024 that year. As of 2026, Clayson ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, falling sharply (-20%). In total, more than 220 Claysons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Clayson

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

Clasen
Clauson
Glazen
Clayton
Closen
Kazan
Clausen
Clawson
Klassen
Classen
Claassen
Clasm

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Clayson

What does the name Clayson mean?

Clayson is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1987. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Clayson in 2026?

In 2026, Clayson ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Clayson most popular?

Clayson reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #6,024 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Clayson a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Clayson?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Clayson include Nobel, Bran, Dierre. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Clayson

Clayson is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 220 births in the dataset. Clayson's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #6,024. Use the chart and map above to compare Clayson'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.