boy's name
Clanton
KLAN-tun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 146
Clanton is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1962 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1920, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Clanton Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 38 |
| 1920s | 50 |
| 1930s | 27 |
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 8 |
How Popular Is Clanton?
In 1962, Clanton was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Clanton
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Clanton Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Clanton over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Clanton
- English KLAN-tun
Sibling Names for Clanton
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Clanton — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Clanton
How popular is the name Clanton?
In 1962, Clanton was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Clanton a girl's or a boy's name?
Clanton is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Clanton?
Clanton has 2 syllables.
When was Clanton most popular?
Clanton peaked in 1920, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.