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In 2024, 545 boys in the United States were named Clay, making it the 543rd most popular boy's name that year.
It has climbed sharply, from 841st a decade earlier.
Its busiest year on record was 1960, with 911 births.
Records for Clay go back to 1880, and 40,009 babies have been given the name since.
An English name derived from the surname meaning "clay-worker". Its earthy connection and compact form have a natural, strong quality.
Clay is of English origin, described as nature in style.
In 2024, Clay went to 5 girls and 545 boys — 99% boys.
In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.
Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.
An English name derived from the surname meaning "clay-worker". Its earthy connection and compact form have a natural, strong quality.
Clay is of English origin, and is usually described as nature in style.
In 2024, 545 boys in the United States were named Clay, making it the 543rd most popular boy's name that year.
In 2024, Clay went to 5 girls and 545 boys — 99% boys. In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.