How Many People Are Named Klay?
Complete statistics for the name Klay: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Klay is a very rare name for boys, with only 1,491 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 221,335 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 78% of those named Klay being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 1,531 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Klay Through the Generations
Klay emerged strongly in recent years, peaking in 2022 with 103 births. The name's popularity among younger generations is evident, with 1,192 out of the 1,491 individuals named Klay being under 30. This trend suggests that Klay is a name increasingly favored by parents looking for something unique yet approachable.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Klay's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Klay
How Many People Have the Name Klay?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 516 people in the United States currently share the name Klay. That works out to roughly 1 in every 642,344 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Klay a Common or Rare Name?
Klay 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 Klay Mean?
Klay means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Klay in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Klay Most Popular?
The name Klay reached peak popularity in 2022, with 103 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Klay?
Approximately 516 people named Klay live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 516. That works out to roughly 1 in 642,344 Americans.
Is Klay a rare name?
Klay is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 642,344 Americans has this name.
What does the name Klay mean?
Klay means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Klay more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Klay are male and 0% are female.
When was Klay most popular?
Klay peaked in 2022 with 103 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.