Klayton
Boy name · #1797 in 2025 · Uniqueness 63/100
In 2025, 89 baby boys were named Klayton, placing it at #1797 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1581, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 20,225 boys born in 2025 was named Klayton.
Babies named Klayton per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 67-year story
Klayton first appears in the Social Security records in 1958, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2018, when 125 boys were named Klayton — good for #1401 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Klayton against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Klayton in class?
Klayton scores 63 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Klayton is most common
Geography matters for names, and Klayton is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Klaytons were CA (10), WA (7), GA (6), KY (6), MO (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Klayton
Statistically, parents drawn to Klayton tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Benton, Heston, Hampton, Stratton, and Kenton.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Klayton | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 89 | #1793 |
| 2024 | 85 | #1878 |
| 2023 | 86 | #1851 |
| 2022 | 103 | #1665 |
| 2021 | 98 | #1678 |
| 2020 | 73 | #1962 |
| 2019 | 121 | #1441 |
| 2018 | 125 | #1401 |
| 2017 | 121 | #1429 |
| 2016 | 108 | #1539 |
| 2015 | 102 | #1581 |
| 2014 | 72 | #1979 |
| 2013 | 97 | #1588 |
| 2012 | 81 | #1818 |
| 2011 | 91 | #1656 |
| 2010 | 80 | #1816 |
| 2009 | 75 | #1910 |
| 2008 | 62 | #2161 |
| 2007 | 79 | #1830 |
| 2006 | 55 | #2285 |
| 2005 | 88 | #1573 |
| 2004 | 64 | #1911 |
| 2003 | 73 | #1687 |
| 2002 | 68 | #1708 |
| 2001 | 57 | #1912 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Klayton a popular boy name?
Klayton ranked #1797 among boys in 2025 with 89 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1581.
When was the name Klayton most popular?
Klayton peaked in 2018, when 125 American boys received the name (ranked #1401 that year). Since 2018 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Klayton?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 20,225 newborn American boys was named Klayton. It scores 63/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.