Clay
Male name · ↓ Falling
17,039
Total Births
1960
Peak Year
#574
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Clay
Clay is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1960s with significant usage. Approximately 17,039 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 517 births |
| 1890s | 657 births |
| 1900s | 707 births |
| 1910s | 696 births |
| 1920s | 696 births |
| 1930s | 536 births |
| 1940s | 538 births |
| 1950s | 1,737 births |
| 1960s | 2,271 births |
| 1970s | 1,723 births |
| 1980s | 1,558 births |
| 1990s | 2,251 births |
| 2000s | 1,580 births |
| 2010s | 1,096 births |
| 2020s | 476 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Clay?
Clay has been given to 17,039 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1960 with 362 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #574.
Is Clay a boy or girl name?
Clay is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Clay most popular?
Clay was most popular in 1960, when 362 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Clay?
Clay first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).