Clay as a First Name

How Common is the First Name Clay?

We estimate that there are 31,235 people named Clay who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Clay is the 540th most common for men, and the 1,208th most common overall.

How Old are People Named Clay?

The average person named Clay is 37.29 years old.

Is Clay a Popular Baby Name Right Now?

450 people named Clay were born in the U.S. in 2022. It was the 615th most popular name for boys, and the 1,261st most popular overall.

The popularity of Clay peaked in 1961, when it was the 259th most popular name for baby boys.

Is Clay a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?

Clay is almost exclusively a male name. 99.6% of people named Clay are male.

Popularity of Clay in England

In 2020, Clay was the 631st most popular name for boys in England and Wales.