Klayton
Boy name · #1797 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Klayton? In official American birth records, Klayton has been tracked continuously since 1958, giving it 67 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
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?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Klayton is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Klayton will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Klayton is most common
State-level data for Klayton is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
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
How old is the name Klayton?
In official American birth records, the name Klayton first appeared in 1958 (over 67 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 67 years.
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. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.