Clay Shipley

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Clay Shipley — English
32K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Clay Shipley 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 Shipley: A. Q. Shipley (Allan Quay Shipley) (born 1986), American football lineman Ann Shipley (1899–1981), Canadian politician Arthur Shipley (1861–1927), British zoologist, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge Braden Shipley (born 1992), American baseball player Burton Shipley (1890–1976), first Maryland Terrapins men's basketball coach Debra Shipley (born 1957), British politician Don Shipley (stage director), Canadian stage director Don Shipley (Navy SEAL), American Navy SEAL Heather Shipley, American environmental engineer and academic administrator Jenny Shipley (born 1952), Prime Minis. 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: Shipley

English

A. Q. Shipley (Allan Quay Shipley) (born 1986), American football lineman Ann Shipley (1899–1981), Canadian politician Arthur Shipley (1861–1927), British zoologist, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge Braden Shipley (born 1992), American baseball player Burton Shipley (1890–1976), first Maryland Terrapins men's basketball coach Debra Shipley (born 1957), British politician Don Shipley (stage director), Canadian stage director Don Shipley (Navy SEAL), American Navy SEAL Heather Shipley, American environmental engineer and academic administrator Jenny Shipley (born 1952), Prime Minis.

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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 Shipley

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 Shipley:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Personality Number

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

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 Shipley?
The surname Shipley originates from English. A. Q. Shipley (Allan Quay Shipley) (born 1986), American football lineman Ann Shipley (1899–1981), Canadian politician Arthur Shipley (1861–1927), British zoologist, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge Braden Shipley (born 1992), American baseball player Burton Shipley (1890–1976), first Maryland Terrapins men's basketball coach Debra Shipley (born 1957), British politician Don Shipley (stage director), Canadian stage director Don Shipley (Navy SEAL), American Navy SEAL Heather Shipley, American environmental engineer and academic administrator Jenny Shipley (born 1952), Prime Minis.
How common is the surname Shipley?
The surname Shipley is shared by approximately 20K people worldwide.
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