How Many People Are Named Clayborn?

Complete statistics for the name Clayborn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Clayborn
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Clayborn is a rare name with a very unique history, only 338 people in the US today carry it, making up just 1 in 975,350 Americans. The majority of those named Clayborn are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.

~2,582
Living in US
1 in 128,369
Americans
1971
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Clay
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Determined Grounded
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes completion, humanitarianism, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

498
Worldwide Bearers
#380,144
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
491
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
2
🇬🇾 Guyana
1
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1
🇱🇷 Liberia
1
🇵🇭 Philippines
1
🇿🇦 South Africa
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
338 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 78
22
Would be under 30 (3%)
147
Would be 30–60 (20%)
567
Would be over 60 (77%)

All 736 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1971

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
53
Modern Appeal
47
International
75

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Clayborn Through the Generations

Clayborn has seen its peak popularity in 1971 when 21 babies were given this name. Since then, it has maintained a stable presence, with a significant portion of its bearers now in their senior years. As of today, 77% of people named Clayborn are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. This trend suggests that while the name remains relatively uncommon, it holds a special place among certain age groups, particularly those born in the mid-20th century.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Arkansas 7
North Carolina 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Clayborn's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Clayborn

How Many People Have the Name Clayborn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,582 people in the United States currently share the name Clayborn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 128,369 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Clayborn a Common or Rare Name?

Clayborn is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Clayborn Mean?

Clayborn means "creative variant of Clay" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Clayborn in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Clayborn Most Popular?

The name Clayborn reached peak popularity in 1971, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Clayborn?

Approximately 2,582 people named Clayborn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,582. That works out to roughly 1 in 128,369 Americans.

Is Clayborn a rare name?

Clayborn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 128,369 Americans has this name.

What does the name Clayborn mean?

Clayborn means "creative variant of Clay" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Clayborn more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Clayborn are male and 0% are female.

When was Clayborn most popular?

Clayborn peaked in 1971 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,582
All-Time Births2,582
1 in X1 in 128,369
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age78
Peak Year1971
World Rank#380,144
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.