Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Klayten

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

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#7,187 (2008)

Total Babies

112

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2001

First Year

2024

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#7187

Peak Rank

112

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Klayten

Klayten first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2001, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 11 Klaytens were born — ranking #7,187 that year. As of 2026, Klayten ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 112 Klaytens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s 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 Klayten

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

Clayton
Kloten
Katan
Cayton
Clayson
Katyn
Claytons
Gluten
Glutton
Gladen
Gleiten
Glouton

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Klayten

What does the name Klayten mean?

Klayten is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Klayten in 2026?

In 2026, Klayten ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Klayten most popular?

Klayten reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #7,187 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Klayten a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Klayten?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Klayten include Marrell, Romy, Artrell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Klayten

Klayten is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 112 births in the dataset. Klayten's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #7,187. Use the chart and map above to compare Klayten'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.