Holding steady.
Popularity of Clayburn since 1913
Babies named Clayburn per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1941, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Clayburn's real moment was 1914.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 35 |
| 1920s | 43 |
| 1930s | 36 |
| 1940s | 58 |
| 1950s | 27 |
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Clayburn is a rare English surname-turned-given name, first recorded as a given name in 1913. Its peak usage occurred in 1914, and it has never reached a level of popularity that would earn a national rank. The name is formed from Old English words for clay and stream, reflecting a place name origin. In 2025, Clayburn remains in occasional use, but its trajectory is stable and it has never been a common choice. Unlike many surname names that experienced revivals, Clayburn has not seen a resurgence in any later decade. Its top states are not recorded, due to its low overall frequency. For parents seeking an unusual name with a solid English heritage, Clayburn offers a distinctive option.
Clayburn is an English habitational surname derived from Old English elements 'claeg' meaning clay and 'burna' meaning stream or brook, thus referring to a place where a clay stream flows. As a given name, it emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries following the trend of using surnames as first names, particularly in the United States. It has never been a common given name, but it has seen sporadic use since the 1910s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Clay
Variants: Claybourne, Clayborn
Sibling names for Clayburn
Names that share Clayburn's style, for a brother or sister.
