How Many People Are Named Klayton?
Complete statistics for the name Klayton: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Klayton is a very rare name, with only 2,869 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 115,042 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with a whopping 79% of those named Klayton being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 2,926 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: 2018Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Klayton Through the Generations
Klayton saw its peak popularity in 2018 with 125 births, marking a significant rise in usage. Today, the average age of someone named Klayton is 19, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. The majority of Klaytons, 2,326 out of 2,869, are under 30, indicating its recent surge in popularity among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Klayton's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Klayton
How Many People Have the Name Klayton?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,869 people in the United States currently share the name Klayton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 115,042 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Klayton a Common or Rare Name?
Klayton 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 Klayton Mean?
Klayton means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Klayton in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Klayton Most Popular?
The name Klayton reached peak popularity in 2018, with 125 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 Klayton?
Approximately 2,869 people named Klayton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,926. That works out to roughly 1 in 115,042 Americans.
Is Klayton a rare name?
Klayton is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 115,042 Americans has this name.
What does the name Klayton mean?
Klayton means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Klayton more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Klayton are male and 0% are female.
When was Klayton most popular?
Klayton peaked in 2018 with 125 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.