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Clayten

♂ Boy

Pronounced KLAY-ten /ˈkleɪ.tən/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Clayton, an English surname-name from a place name meaning 'settlement on clay land' (Old English 'clǣg' + 'tun', 'town; settlement'). The '-ten' ending is a modern styling.Low

In 30 seconds: A grounded name: Clayten is a spelling of Clayton — 'settlement on clay land' (said 'KLAY-ten').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Clayton, an English surname-name from a place name meaning 'settlement on clay land' (Old English 'clǣg' + 'tun', 'town; settlement'). The '-ten' ending is a modern styling.
U.S. rank (2024)#12646 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 257

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819962024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Clayten is a spelling of Clayton, an English surname-name from a place name, 'settlement on clay land' (Old English 'clǣg' plus 'tun', 'town'). The '-ten' ending gives the sturdy classic a contemporary look (said 'KLAY-ten').

In the U.S. it appears rarely in this spelling, against the more common Clayton. Grounded and modern.

Did you know? Clayten is a modern spelling of Clayton, from a place name meaning 'settlement on clay land' — sturdy and down-to-earth (said 'KLAY-ten').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Clayten — Spelling of Clayton, 'settlement on clay land'

Variations

ClaytonClaytinKlayton

Nicknames

ClayClay-clay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Clayten mean?

Clayten is a spelling of Clayton, meaning 'settlement on clay land'.

How do you pronounce Clayten?

It's said KLAY-ten /ˈkleɪ.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Clayten a boy or girl name?

Clayten is a boy's name.

How popular is Clayten?

Clayten is a rare spelling in the U.S., against the more common Clayton.

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