Fact: Clayton Anderson, an astronaut from Nebraska, was the first person from his state to travel to space with NASA
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Clayton Overview
Meaning
Clay settlement
Gender
Boy
Origin
Old English
Etymology
Derived from the Old English words “clay” and “tun,” meaning “settlement near clay.”
Religion
Christianity
Pronunciation
/ˈkleɪtən/
Popularity
Clayton is favored in the USA, Australia, and Canada. In 2023, Clayton ranked #276 for boys in the USA.
Syllable
2 syllables
Length
7 letters
Numerology
9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)
Name Styles
Modern, Earthy, Cool, Traditional
Associated Traits
Grounded, reliable, approachable
Clayton Variations in Different Cultures
Popular Variations
Clay, Claytonia, Cleiton, Claiton, Claye
Common Nicknames
Clayey, Tono, Clai, Clayon, Clito
Diminutives
Clay, Tony, Tate, Claye, Cly
Famous People
- Clayton Kershaw
(American Baseball Player) - Clayton Moore
(American Actor) - Clayton Christensen
(American Economist) - Clayton M. Christensen
(American Inventor) - Clayton Rohner
(American Actor) - Clayton Murphy
(American Athlete)
Pop Culture Icons and Works
- Clayton Danvers
("Bitten," TV Series) - "Clayton"
(1988 Film) - Clayton Endicott III
("Benson," TV Series) - Clayton Webb
("JAG," TV Series) - Clayton Riddell
("Cell," Novel by Stephen King)
Places
- Clayton City
(Missouri, USA) - Clayton Park Community
(Nova Scotia, Canada) - Clayton County
(Georgia, USA) - Clayton Lake State Park
(New Mexico, USA) - Clayton Village
(West Sussex, England)
What Is the Meaning of Clayton?
Clayton translates to “settlement near the clay pit” or “clay town.” It conveys a link to nature and practicality, often representing a resolute and down-to-earth personality.
What Is the Origin of The Name Clayton?
The name Clayton has English origins, derived from the Old English elements “clæg,” meaning clay, and “tun,” meaning town or settlement. This etymology points to its historical use as a place name for towns situated near clay pits or areas rich in clay soil.
Clayton Name Popularity
Popularity Chart of the Name Clayton in the U.S. over the Years
 United States | #2862022 | #3122023 | |
| Top 3 Rankings | #1471988 | #1471997 | #1491919 |
Annual Statistics Breakdown for Clayton
| Year | Name Ranking | Number of Births | Birth Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 312 (-26 from 2022) | 1062 (-135 from 2022) | 0.05800 |
| 2022 | 286 (-8 from 2021) | 1197 (-38 from 2021) | 0.06391 |
| 2021 | 278 (+10 from 2020) | 1235 (+63 from 2020) | 0.06592 |
| 2020 | 288 (-15 from 2019) | 1172 (-135 from 2019) | 0.06336 |
| 2019 | 273 (-19 from 2018) | 1307 (-143 from 2018) | 0.06801 |
| 2018 | 254 (-4 from 2017) | 1450 (-42 from 2017) | 0.07460 |
| 2017 | 250 (+16 from 2016) | 1492 (+117 from 2016) | 0.07539 |
| 2016 | 266 (-18 from 2015) | 1375 (-103 from 2015) | 0.06788 |
| 2015 | 248 (+23 from 2014) | 1478 (+114 from 2014) | 0.07229 |
| 2014 | 271 (-13 from 2013) | 1364 (-22 from 2013) | 0.06656 |
| 2013 | 258 (+3 from 2012) | 1386 (+19 from 2012) | 0.06859 |
| 2012 | 261 (-4 from 2011) | 1367 (+22 from 2011) | 0.06737 |
| 2011 | 257 (-6 from 2010) | 1345 (-16 from 2010) | 0.06621 |
| 2010 | 251 (+22 from 2009) | 1361 (+100 from 2009) | 0.06625 |
| 2009 | 273 (-39 from 2008) | 1261 (-316 from 2008) | 0.05946 |
| 2008 | 234 (+13 from 2007) | 1577 (+131 from 2007) | 0.07233 |
| 2007 | 247 (-21 from 2006) | 1446 (-149 from 2006) | 0.06528 |
| 2006 | 226 (-11 from 2005) | 1595 (-67 from 2005) | 0.07275 |
| 2005 | 215 (-17 from 2004) | 1662 (-261 from 2004) | 0.07813 |
| 2004 | 198 (-15 from 2003) | 1923 (-207 from 2003) | 0.09099 |
| 2003 | 183 (-5 from 2002) | 2130 (-30 from 2002) | 0.10137 |
| 2002 | 178 (-16 from 2001) | 2160 (-191 from 2001) | 0.10452 |
| 2001 | 162 (-11 from 2000) | 2351 (-213 from 2000) | 0.11366 |
| 2000 | 151 (+6 from 1999) | 2564 (+221 from 1999) | 0.12278 |
| 1999 | 157 (-7 from 1998) | 2343 (+76 from 1998) | 0.11491 |
| 1998 | 150 (-3 from 1997) | 2267 (-52 from 1997) | 0.11180 |
| 1997 | 147 (+2 from 1996) | 2319 (-19 from 1996) | 0.11608 |
| 1996 | 149 (+2 from 1995) | 2338 (-23 from 1995) | 0.11668 |
| 1995 | 151 (-2 from 1994) | 2361 (-9 from 1994) | 0.11738 |
| 1994 | 149 (+10 from 1993) | 2370 (+339 from 1993) | 0.11627 |
| 1993 | 159 (+9 from 1992) | 2031 (+122 from 1992) | 0.09833 |
| 1992 | 168 (+4 from 1991) | 1909 (+62 from 1991) | 0.09094 |
| 1991 | 172 (-19 from 1990) | 1847 (-181 from 1990) | 0.08714 |
| 1990 | 153 (+1 from 1989) | 2028 (+66 from 1989) | 0.09424 |
| 1989 | 154 (-7 from 1988) | 1962 (+73 from 1988) | 0.09361 |
| 1988 | 147 (+6 from 1987) | 1889 (+75 from 1987) | 0.09434 |
| 1987 | 153 (+8 from 1986) | 1814 (+141 from 1986) | 0.09302 |
| 1986 | 161 (-4 from 1985) | 1673 (-45 from 1985) | 0.08706 |
| 1985 | 157 (-7 from 1984) | 1718 (-99 from 1984) | 0.08927 |
| 1984 | 150 (+8 from 1983) | 1817 (+89 from 1983) | 0.09682 |
| 1983 | 158 (+3 from 1982) | 1728 (+23 from 1982) | 0.09272 |
| 1982 | 161 (+24 from 1981) | 1705 (+356 from 1981) | 0.09035 |
| 1981 | 185 (+8 from 1980) | 1349 (+73 from 1980) | 0.07243 |
| 1980 | 193 (+6 from 1979) | 1276 (+67 from 1979) | 0.06880 |
| 1979 | 199 (+4 from 1978) | 1209 (+126 from 1978) | 0.06749 |
| 1978 | 203 (-6 from 1977) | 1083 (-82 from 1977) | 0.06338 |
| 1977 | 197 (-10 from 1976) | 1165 (-21 from 1976) | 0.06815 |
| 1976 | 187 (+6 from 1975) | 1186 (+10 from 1975) | 0.07265 |
| 1975 | 193 (+10 from 1974) | 1176 (+85 from 1974) | 0.07249 |
| 1974 | 203 (-4 from 1973) | 1091 (-15 from 1973) | 0.06692 |
| 1973 | 199 (+31 from 1972) | 1106 (+173 from 1972) | 0.06854 |
| 1972 | 230 (+9 from 1971) | 933 (-34 from 1971) | 0.05573 |
| 1971 | 239 (+25 from 1970) | 967 (+133 from 1970) | 0.05319 |
| 1970 | 264 (-4 from 1969) | 834 (+34 from 1969) | 0.04378 |
| 1969 | 260 (+4 from 1968) | 800 (+42 from 1968) | 0.04374 |
| 1968 | 264 (+2 from 1967) | 758 (+12 from 1967) | 0.04269 |
| 1967 | 266 (-6 from 1966) | 746 (-30 from 1966) | 0.04192 |
| 1966 | 260 (-9 from 1965) | 776 (-106 from 1965) | 0.04269 |
| 1965 | 251 No change from 1964 | 882 (-51 from 1964) | 0.04655 |
| 1964 | 251 (-17 from 1963) | 933 (-90 from 1963) | 0.04603 |
| 1963 | 234 (+16 from 1962) | 1023 (+53 from 1962) | 0.04955 |
| 1962 | 250 (-19 from 1961) | 970 (-191 from 1961) | 0.04615 |
| 1961 | 231 (-10 from 1960) | 1161 (-88 from 1960) | 0.05382 |
| 1960 | 221 (+17 from 1959) | 1249 (+118 from 1959) | 0.05768 |
| 1959 | 238 (-6 from 1958) | 1131 (+3 from 1958) | 0.05220 |
| 1958 | 232 (+11 from 1957) | 1128 (+110 from 1957) | 0.05235 |
| 1957 | 243 (-9 from 1956) | 1018 (+56 from 1956) | 0.04651 |
| 1956 | 234 No change from 1955 | 962 (+37 from 1955) | 0.04482 |
| 1955 | 234 (+5 from 1954) | 925 (+82 from 1954) | 0.04425 |
| 1954 | 239 (-9 from 1953) | 843 (-28 from 1953) | 0.04074 |
| 1953 | 230 (-2 from 1952) | 871 (+12 from 1952) | 0.04350 |
| 1952 | 228 (+5 from 1951) | 859 (+45 from 1951) | 0.04353 |
| 1951 | 233 (+8 from 1950) | 814 (+60 from 1950) | 0.04258 |
| 1950 | 241 (-5 from 1949) | 754 (+5 from 1949) | 0.04146 |
| 1949 | 236 (+2 from 1948) | 749 (+28 from 1948) | 0.04156 |
| 1948 | 238 (-13 from 1947) | 721 (-91 from 1947) | 0.04044 |
| 1947 | 225 (-4 from 1946) | 812 (+61 from 1946) | 0.04371 |
| 1946 | 221 (-3 from 1945) | 751 (+114 from 1945) | 0.04550 |
| 1945 | 218 (-6 from 1944) | 637 (-21 from 1944) | 0.04645 |
| 1944 | 212 (-6 from 1943) | 658 (-108 from 1943) | 0.04737 |
| 1943 | 206 (+7 from 1942) | 766 (+67 from 1942) | 0.05266 |
| 1942 | 213 (-8 from 1941) | 699 (+36 from 1941) | 0.04963 |
| 1941 | 205 (+7 from 1940) | 663 (+60 from 1940) | 0.05283 |
| 1940 | 212 (-15 from 1939) | 603 (-29 from 1939) | 0.05084 |
| 1939 | 197 (+2 from 1938) | 632 (-8 from 1938) | 0.05577 |
| 1938 | 199 (-11 from 1937) | 640 (-61 from 1937) | 0.05631 |
| 1937 | 188 (-3 from 1936) | 701 (-5 from 1936) | 0.06410 |
| 1936 | 185 (+2 from 1935) | 706 (+6 from 1935) | 0.06633 |
| 1935 | 187 (-4 from 1934) | 700 (-17 from 1934) | 0.06545 |
| 1934 | 183 (+5 from 1933) | 717 (+62 from 1933) | 0.06752 |
| 1933 | 188 (-13 from 1932) | 655 (-132 from 1932) | 0.06420 |
| 1932 | 175 (-7 from 1931) | 787 (-44 from 1931) | 0.07325 |
| 1931 | 168 (+10 from 1930) | 831 (+29 from 1930) | 0.07768 |
| 1930 | 178 (-12 from 1929) | 802 (-53 from 1929) | 0.07100 |
| 1929 | 166 (+7 from 1928) | 855 (+22 from 1928) | 0.07719 |
| 1928 | 173 (-9 from 1927) | 833 (-86 from 1927) | 0.07300 |
| 1927 | 164 (-3 from 1926) | 919 (-37 from 1926) | 0.07909 |
| 1926 | 161 (+1 from 1925) | 956 (+24 from 1925) | 0.08346 |
| 1925 | 162 (-9 from 1924) | 932 (-107 from 1924) | 0.08094 |
| 1924 | 153 (+5 from 1923) | 1039 (+50 from 1923) | 0.08888 |
| 1923 | 158 (+2 from 1922) | 989 (+10 from 1922) | 0.08735 |
| 1922 | 160 (-2 from 1921) | 979 (+28 from 1921) | 0.08701 |
| 1921 | 158 (-5 from 1920) | 951 (-10 from 1920) | 0.08357 |
| 1920 | 153 (-4 from 1919) | 961 (+60 from 1919) | 0.08730 |
| 1919 | 149 (+8 from 1918) | 901 (+24 from 1918) | 0.08874 |
| 1918 | 157 (+9 from 1917) | 877 (+118 from 1917) | 0.08363 |
| 1917 | 166 (-8 from 1916) | 759 (+6 from 1916) | 0.07912 |
| 1916 | 158 (+7 from 1915) | 753 (+54 from 1915) | 0.08156 |
| 1915 | 165 (-7 from 1914) | 699 (+136 from 1914) | 0.07935 |
| 1914 | 158 (+23 from 1913) | 563 (+182 from 1913) | 0.08239 |
| 1913 | 181 (-12 from 1912) | 381 (+35 from 1912) | 0.07105 |
| 1912 | 169 (-4 from 1911) | 346 (+143 from 1911) | 0.07664 |
| 1911 | 165 (+12 from 1910) | 203 (+44 from 1910) | 0.08409 |
| 1910 | 177 (-1 from 1909) | 159 (+22 from 1909) | 0.07625 |
| 1909 | 176 (-6 from 1908) | 137 (+3 from 1908) | 0.07746 |
| 1908 | 170 (+22 from 1907) | 134 (+26 from 1907) | 0.08054 |
| 1907 | 192 (-12 from 1906) | 108 (+8 from 1906) | 0.06810 |
| 1906 | 180 (-6 from 1905) | 100 (-10 from 1905) | 0.06941 |
| 1905 | 174 (+13 from 1904) | 110 (+14 from 1904) | 0.07680 |
| 1904 | 187 (+2 from 1903) | 96 (+11 from 1903) | 0.06931 |
| 1903 | 189 (-14 from 1902) | 85 (-12 from 1902) | 0.06573 |
| 1902 | 175 (+22 from 1901) | 97 (+25 from 1901) | 0.07307 |
| 1901 | 197 (-21 from 1900) | 72 (-46 from 1900) | 0.06229 |
| 1900 | 176 (+37 from 1899) | 118 (+57 from 1899) | 0.07278 |
| 1899 | 213 (-34 from 1898) | 61 (-26 from 1898) | 0.05295 |
| 1898 | 179 (+17 from 1897) | 87 (+12 from 1897) | 0.06586 |
| 1897 | 196 (-36 from 1896) | 75 (-27 from 1896) | 0.06150 |
| 1896 | 160 (+22 from 1895) | 102 (+16 from 1895) | 0.07903 |
| 1895 | 182 (+29 from 1894) | 86 (+23 from 1894) | 0.06791 |
| 1894 | 211 (-25 from 1893) | 63 (-15 from 1893) | 0.05044 |
| 1893 | 186 (+42 from 1892) | 78 (+19 from 1892) | 0.06444 |
| 1892 | 228 (-34 from 1891) | 59 (-5 from 1891) | 0.04488 |
| 1891 | 194 (-18 from 1890) | 64 (-13 from 1890) | 0.05857 |
| 1890 | 176 No change from 1889 | 77 (+1 from 1889) | 0.06433 |
| 1889 | 176 (+45 from 1888) | 76 (+13 from 1888) | 0.06385 |
| 1888 | 221 (-49 from 1887) | 63 (-11 from 1887) | 0.04850 |
| 1887 | 172 (+10 from 1886) | 74 (+1 from 1886) | 0.06770 |
| 1886 | 182 (+10 from 1885) | 73 (+5 from 1885) | 0.06132 |
| 1885 | 192 (+1 from 1884) | 68 (-1 from 1884) | 0.05865 |
| 1884 | 193 (+6 from 1883) | 69 (+11 from 1883) | 0.05622 |
| 1883 | 199 (+11 from 1882) | 58 (-2 from 1882) | 0.05157 |
| 1882 | 210 (+1 from 1881) | 60 (+8 from 1881) | 0.04917 |
| 1881 | 211 (-11 from 1880) | 52 (-8 from 1880) | 0.04803 |
| 1880 | 200 First SSA data recorded | 60 First SSA data recorded | 0.05068 |
American States Popularity Rankings for Clayton
(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )Texas (TX)
 Texas (TX) | #3782021 | #3882022 | #4402023 |
California (CA)
 California (CA) | #3612021 | #3872022 | #5092023 |
Ohio (OH)
 Ohio (OH) | #2112021 | #2262022 | #2212023 |
Florida (FL)
 Florida (FL) | #3382021 | #2952022 | #2912023 |
Pennsylvania (PA)
 Pennsylvania (PA) | #2082021 | #2152022 | #2472023 |
Michigan (MI)
 Michigan (MI) | #2222021 | #2282022 | #2732023 |
Illinois (IL)
 Illinois (IL) | #4282021 | #4292022 | #3662023 |
Missouri (MO)
 Missouri (MO) | #2372021 | #3062022 | #2182023 |
New York (NY)
 New York (NY) | #3862021 | #4422022 | #4182023 |
Georgia (GA)
 Georgia (GA) | #2872021 | #2592022 | #3332023 |
North Carolina (NC)
 North Carolina (NC) | #2712021 | #2982022 | #2842023 |
Indiana (IN)
 Indiana (IN) | #3152021 | #2722022 | #2482023 |
Tennessee (TN)
 Tennessee (TN) | #2592021 | #1952022 | #1732023 |
Kentucky (KY)
 Kentucky (KY) | #1562021 | #1342022 | #1822023 |
Wisconsin (WI)
 Wisconsin (WI) | #1832021 | #1612022 | #2582023 |
Minnesota (MN)
 Minnesota (MN) | #1932021 | #2262022 | #2212023 |
Virginia (VA)
 Virginia (VA) | #2542021 | #2562022 | #3112023 |
Louisiana (LA)
 Louisiana (LA) | #2852021 | #2752022 | #3582023 |
Alabama (AL)
 Alabama (AL) | #1742021 | #2322022 | #1802023 |
Oklahoma (OK)
 Oklahoma (OK) | #2232021 | #2022022 | #2772023 |
Washington (WA)
 Washington (WA) | #2802021 | #2952022 | #3312023 |
Kansas (KS)
 Kansas (KS) | #2582021 | #2812022 | #2192023 |
Iowa (IA)
 Iowa (IA) | #1682021 | #2082022 | #4202023 |
South Carolina (SC)
 South Carolina (SC) | #2022021 | #2282022 | #2112023 |
Arkansas (AR)
 Arkansas (AR) | #1742021 | #2372022 | #3642023 |
Colorado (CO)
 Colorado (CO) | #4712021 | #3032022 | #3692023 |
Mississippi (MS)
 Mississippi (MS) | #1552021 | #2182022 | #1792023 |
Arizona (AZ)
 Arizona (AZ) | #3712021 | #3092022 | #5792023 |
Massachusetts (MA)
 Massachusetts (MA) | #2842021 | #4452022 | #5582023 |
Oregon (OR)
 Oregon (OR) | #1892021 | #2902022 | #2052023 |
West Virginia (WV)
 West Virginia (WV) | #1742021 | #1242022 | #1702023 |
Maryland (MD)
 Maryland (MD) | #3462021 | #5472022 | #3772023 |
Utah (UT)
 Utah (UT) | #4112021 | #3032022 | #4722023 |
Nebraska (NE)
 Nebraska (NE) | #2362021 | #2842022 | #2362023 |
Maine (ME)
 Maine (ME) | #1682021 | #1722022 | #1352023 |
New Jersey (NJ)
 New Jersey (NJ) | #5622021 | #5472022 | #5542023 |
Hawaii (HI)
 Hawaii (HI) | #2822011 | #2342012 | #2512020 |
South Dakota (SD)
 South Dakota (SD) | #1712021 | #1022022 | #1422023 |
North Dakota (ND)
 North Dakota (ND) | #1422021 | #1482022 | #2542023 |
Idaho (ID)
 Idaho (ID) | #1182021 | #1202022 | #1492023 |
Connecticut (CT)
 Connecticut (CT) | #2872018 | #4672020 | #4052022 |
Montana (MT)
 Montana (MT) | #1532021 | #2382022 | #1652023 |
New Mexico (NM)
 New Mexico (NM) | #3192017 | #3862020 | #2972023 |
Nevada (NV)
 Nevada (NV) | #2912020 | #2972021 | #3662022 |
New Hampshire (NH)
 New Hampshire (NH) | #1752021 | #1972022 | #2402023 |
Wyoming (WY)
 Wyoming (WY) | #1472012 | #1312015 | #1402016 |
District of Columbia (DC)
 District of Columbia (DC) | #4011990 | #2511995 | #2321999 |
Vermont (VT)
 Vermont (VT) | #1231998 | #1292008 | #1212017 |
Alaska (AK)
 Alaska (AK) | #2062017 | #1182018 | #1832019 |
Delaware (DE)
 Delaware (DE) | #1592004 | #1942006 | #2082020 |
Rhode Island (RI)
 Rhode Island (RI) | #1461981 | #1321985 | #1972015 |
Popularity Rankings for Clayton in other Countries and American Territories
(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)
Popularity in Other American Territories
American Samoa
Guam
Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands
American Samoa
Guam
Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands
 Other American Territories | #962000 |
Popularity in Scotland
 Scotland | #3242020 | #4772021 | #4722022 |
Popularity in Canada
 Canada | #3482020 | #3262021 | #4142022 |
Popularity in Northern Ireland
 Northern Ireland | #3632017 | #3342020 | #3952023 |
Popularity in New Zealand
 New Zealand | #3762004 | #3342006 | #4752018 |
Popularity in England and Wales
 England and Wales | #3882019 | #4062020 | #6722021 |
Popularity in Ireland
 Ireland | #4022020 | #4542021 | #6602023 |
Popularity in Quebec, Canada
 Quebec, Canada | #9782019 | #9602020 | #5592021 |
Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources
Is Clayton a Name for Boys or Girls?
Clayton is generally seen as a masculine name, influenced by its traditional English heritage and meaning.
Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Clayton
- Meaning: Mortal, clay worker, the earth
Origin: EnglishClay - Claytonia
- Cleiton
- Claiton
- Claye
- Clayey
- Tono
- Clai
- Clayon
- Clito
Clayton in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places
- Clayton Kershaw (Baseball Player, born 1988): An American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers and a multiple-time Cy Young Award winner.
- Clayton Moore (Actor, 1914–1999): An American actor famous for playing the title role in the television series "The Lone Ranger."
- Clayton Christensen (Economist, 1952–2020): An American academic and business consultant best known for his theory of disruptive innovation.
- Clayton M. Christensen (Inventor, 1961–2016): An American engineer and inventor credited with several important technological advancements.
- Clayton Rohner (Actor, born 1957): An American actor who has appeared in numerous films and television series.
- Clayton Murphy (Athlete, born 1995): An American middle-distance runner who won a bronze medal in the 800 meters at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
- Clayton Anderson (Astronaut, born 1959): An American engineer and former NASA astronaut who spent time aboard the International Space Station.
- Clayton Moorehead (Writer, 1918–2001): An American journalist and author recognized for his investigative reporting and war correspondence.
- Clayton Danvers ("Bitten," 2014 TV Series): A werewolf and the enforcer for the North American pack who is deeply in love with the protagonist, Elena.
- "Clayton" (1988 Film): A drama about a young man's struggles and triumphs in a small rural town.
- Clayton Endicott III ("Benson," 1979 TV Series): A well-meaning but often clueless assistant to the governor.
- Clayton Webb ("JAG," 1995 TV Series): A CIA agent who frequently collaborates with the show's main characters on military and espionage operations.
- Clayton Riddell ("Cell," 2006 Novel by Stephen King): The protagonist who fights to survive after a mysterious signal turns people into mindless killers.
- Clayton Harding ("How to Lose Friends & Alienate People," 2008 Film): The editor of a high-profile magazine who is both mentor and adversary to the protagonist.
- Clayton Townley ("Mississippi Burning," 1988 Film): A fictional character representing a racist political figure in the film about civil rights struggles.
- Clayton Farlow ("Dallas," 1978 TV Series): A rancher and stepfather to some of the main characters in the classic soap opera.
- Clayton City (Missouri, USA): A suburban city in St. Louis County that serves as a major business hub.
- Clayton Park (Nova Scotia, Canada): A residential area in Halifax known for its community-oriented environment.
- Clayton County (Georgia, USA): A county located in the north-central part of Georgia, part of the Atlanta metropolitan area.
- Clayton Lake State Park (New Mexico, USA): A state park that features a reservoir and dinosaur trackways.
- Clayton Village (West Sussex, England): A small village with a historic parish church and picturesque surroundings.
- Clayton Street (San Francisco, USA): A street in San Francisco that runs through several neighborhoods including Haight-Ashbury.
- Clayton University (North Carolina, USA): A fictional university used in literature and media.
- Clayton Bay (South Australia, Australia): A bay located on the lower Murray River known for its recreational activities.
Similar Names to Clayton
- Meaning: From the coal town
Origin: EnglishColton - Meaning: Son of the gray-haired man, son of the steward
Origin: EnglishGrayson - Meaning: Noble, fighting man's estate
Origin: English, IrishPayton - Meaning: Broad valley, wise, broad
Origin: Irish, English, ScottishBrayden - Keaton
- Meaning: Valley town, the settlement in the valley
Origin: EnglishDalton - Meaning: Son of Carr, son of the marsh dwellers
Origin: Scottish, IrishCarson
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