Holding steady, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Klayten since 2001
Babies named Klayten per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2008, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Klayten's real moment was 2015.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 37 |
| 2010s | 59 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Klayten is a rare modern spelling variant of the classic surname-turned-first-name Clayton. First recorded in the United States in 2001, it saw its highest usage in 2015, though it remains an uncommon choice. As of the most recent data from 2025, the name ranks 10,695th nationally, with approximately 1 in every 284,679 newborn boys receiving the name, reflecting a stable but very low level of popularity. The spelling innovation fits into a broader naming trend of altering traditional names with a 'y' or 'en' ending, such as Jaxson or Bryson, to create a distinctive identity while maintaining a familiar sound. Because no top states were recorded for Klayten, its usage appears to be geographically scattered rather than concentrated in any particular region. Parents who choose Klayten often appreciate the uniqueness without straying far from the established name Clayton, which has long been associated with English heritage and place-name origins.
Klayten is a modern respelling of the English surname and place name Clayton, which derives from Old English clǣg 'clay' and tūn 'enclosure, settlement'. It emerged as a given name in the 20th century, with the innovative spelling becoming more common in the 2000s as part of the trend toward unique name variants.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Clay, Clayt
Variants: Clayton, Cleyton
Sibling names for Klayten
Names that share Klayten's style, for a brother or sister.
