Boy · #3,365 in 2026

Clayt

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

Current Rank

#3,365

Peak Rank

#2,242 (1967)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1967

First Year

1968

Last Year

1967

Peak Year

#2242

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Clayt

Clayt first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1967, with 13 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1967, when 13 Clayts were born — ranking #2,242 that year. As of 2026, Clayt ranks #3,365 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 20 Clayts 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

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51-100

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Names that sound like Clayt

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

Clate
Clit
Clout
Clot
Cleat
Clut
Cleet
Clat
Clade
Klit
Clute
Klute

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Clayt

What does the name Clayt mean?

Clayt is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1967. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Clayt in 2026?

In 2026, Clayt ranks #3,365 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Clayt most popular?

Clayt reached its peak popularity in 1967, ranking #2,242 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Clayt a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Clayt?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Clayt include Starr, Thomos, Horst. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Clayt

Clayt is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1967 and has accumulated 20 births in the dataset. Clayt's peak popularity came in 1967 when it ranked #2,242. Use the chart and map above to compare Clayt'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.