Clay Ellison

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Clay Ellison — English
32K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Clay Ellison is a name that combines English origins. The first name Clay is a masculine given name of English origin. Clay is both an English surname, and a masculine given name. It may be short for Clayton. Clay (surname) People with the given name Clay Aiken (born 1978), American popular music singer Clay Lucas Bryce (born 1999), pseudonym Dream, American YouTuber and Minecraft gamer Clay Buchholz (born 1984), Major League Baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox Clay Calvert American lawyer and academic Clay Martin Croker (1962–2016), American voice actor and animator Clay Dalrymple (born 1936), former American professional baseball player Clay Dreslough, American video game designer Clay Felker (1925–2008). The surname Ellison: Ellison is a surname and given name. It may derive from "Son of Elias" in Norwegian. Ellison can also be spelled Ellisson, Elison, Elisson, Ellyson, Ellysson, Elyson, and Elysson. People with the surname Andy Ellison, British musician Atiyyah Ellison (born 1981), American football player Brooke Ellison (1978–2024), American academic and disability advocate Chase Ellison (born 1993), American actor David Ellison, American film producer Eileen Ellison, Grand Prix racer Frank Ellison, American model railroader Glenn Ellison, American professor Grace Ellison (died 1935), British journalist Harold . Clay is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 32K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Clay reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Clay

English

Clay is both an English surname, and a masculine given name. It may be short for Clayton. Clay (surname) People with the given name Clay Aiken (born 1978), American popular music singer Clay Lucas Bryce (born 1999), pseudonym Dream, American YouTuber and Minecraft gamer Clay Buchholz (born 1984), Major League Baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox Clay Calvert American lawyer and academic Clay Martin Croker (1962–2016), American voice actor and animator Clay Dalrymple (born 1936), former American professional baseball player Clay Dreslough, American video game designer Clay Felker (1925–2008).

Surname: Ellison

English

Ellison is a surname and given name. It may derive from "Son of Elias" in Norwegian. Ellison can also be spelled Ellisson, Elison, Elisson, Ellyson, Ellysson, Elyson, and Elysson. People with the surname Andy Ellison, British musician Atiyyah Ellison (born 1981), American football player Brooke Ellison (1978–2024), American academic and disability advocate Chase Ellison (born 1993), American actor David Ellison, American film producer Eileen Ellison, Grand Prix racer Frank Ellison, American model railroader Glenn Ellison, American professor Grace Ellison (died 1935), British journalist Harold .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Clay is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Clay by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Clay Ellison

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Clay Ellison:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Clay?
The first name Clay originates from English. Clay is both an English surname, and a masculine given name. It may be short for Clayton. Clay (surname) People with the given name Clay Aiken (born 1978), American popular music singer Clay Lucas Bryce (born 1999), pseudonym Dream, American YouTuber and Minecraft gamer Clay Buchholz (born 1984), Major League Baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox Clay Calvert American lawyer and academic Clay Martin Croker (1962–2016), American voice actor and animator Clay Dalrymple (born 1936), former American professional baseball player Clay Dreslough, American video game designer Clay Felker (1925–2008).
When was Clay most popular?
The name Clay reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Ellison?
The surname Ellison originates from English. Ellison is a surname and given name. It may derive from "Son of Elias" in Norwegian. Ellison can also be spelled Ellisson, Elison, Elisson, Ellyson, Ellysson, Elyson, and Elysson. People with the surname Andy Ellison, British musician Atiyyah Ellison (born 1981), American football player Brooke Ellison (1978–2024), American academic and disability advocate Chase Ellison (born 1993), American actor David Ellison, American film producer Eileen Ellison, Grand Prix racer Frank Ellison, American model railroader Glenn Ellison, American professor Grace Ellison (died 1935), British journalist Harold .
How common is the surname Ellison?
The surname Ellison is shared by approximately 43K people worldwide.
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