Clayborn
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Clayborn is an English name meaning “born near clay”. It is a extremely-rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Clayborn
Clayborn is a habitational surname of English origin, derived from Middle English components denoting a born or stream located near clay soil. The name identifies an individual by their proximity to a specific geological or landscape feature. Its development reflects the early medieval practice of using topographical markers to establish family identity within English communities.
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Gender Usage of the Name Clayborn
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Clayborn is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Clayborn
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Clayborn is listed under Extremely-Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 1,667M births |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Canada | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 147M births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Clayborn was last recorded at #4,862 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (1988) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,300 in 1917. Its lowest recorded position was #4,862 in 1988. Over the last 71 years (1917–1988) the name fell -3562 places (from #1,300 to #4,862). Overall the ranking record is brief (only 3 years in the dataset).
Characteristics of the Name Clayborn
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 8 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- C — Boy Names Starting with C
- Ends with
- n — Boy Names Ending in “n”
Name AestheticMethodology
Clayborn has a two-syllable composition with first-syllable stress, which creates a stable and rhythmic cadence. The name is historically associated with the notable American jurist Clayborn B. Jones. This link to a distinct historical figure contributes to a Grounded & Earthy aesthetic.
Middle Names For Clayborn
Middle names used with ClaybornMethodology
Clayborn is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Clayborn Eugene · Clayborn Earl · Clayborn Herman · Clayborn Jwan · Clayborn DevonView all 12 boy middle names.
Middle name suggestions for ClaybornMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Clayborn is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Clayborn Malik · Clayborn Micah · Clayborn Monte · Clayborn Myron · Clayborn Mikel. View all 76 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Clayborn
Sound Like Clayborn Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Claiborne · Clayborne · Cleburne · View all 5 names
Spelled Like Clayborn Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Clayborne · Clayburn · Claiborne
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Christopher · Kenneth · Kevin · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Clayborn Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: John · Steven · Kevin · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Clayborn”
Dictionary Meaning of "Clayborn"Methodology
A surname
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How to Spell Clayborn in ASL
- C
- l
- a
- y
- b
- o
- r
- n
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