Holding steady.
Popularity of Clanton since 1914
Babies named Clanton per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 38 |
| 1920s | 50 |
| 1930s | 27 |
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Clanton is the rarest of rare given names. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1914, but has never ranked among the top 1,000 names. The peak year for usage was 1920, with only a handful of births per year even then. The name is stable in its near-invisibility; no revival is in sight. Its top states are none, meaning no state recorded any notable concentration. Clanton is a surname adopted as a first name, of obscure English origin. For parents seeking a name that is virtually unheard of in current usage, Clanton offers a true blank slate, but its meaning and history remain largely a mystery.
Clanton is primarily an English surname, likely derived from a place name. The surname may originate from a location in Norfolk or from Old English elements 'clæne' (clean) and 'tūn' (enclosure, settlement), but this is speculative. Its use as a given name in the United States dates to the early 20th century, though it has never been common.
Sibling names for Clanton
Names that share Clanton's style, for a brother or sister.
