Clay Staats

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Clay Staats — English
32K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Clay Staats 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 Staats: Staats is a surname of German and Dutch origin and a given name. Surname Abraham Staats (1620–ca. 1694), Dutch settler Alfred Staats (1891–1915), German gymnast Austin Staats (born 1998), Haudenosaunee lacrosse player Barent Staats (1796–?), American politician Brad Staats (born 1975), American politician Craig Staats, American politician Dewayne Staats (born 1952), American sports broadcaster Elmer B. 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: Staats

English

Staats is a surname of German and Dutch origin and a given name. Surname Abraham Staats (1620–ca. 1694), Dutch settler Alfred Staats (1891–1915), German gymnast Austin Staats (born 1998), Haudenosaunee lacrosse player Barent Staats (1796–?), American politician Brad Staats (born 1975), American politician Craig Staats, American politician Dewayne Staats (born 1952), American sports broadcaster Elmer B.

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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 Staats

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 Staats:

22
Expression Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

3
Soul Urge Number

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

1
Personality Number

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

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 Staats?
The surname Staats originates from English. Staats is a surname of German and Dutch origin and a given name. Surname Abraham Staats (1620–ca. 1694), Dutch settler Alfred Staats (1891–1915), German gymnast Austin Staats (born 1998), Haudenosaunee lacrosse player Barent Staats (1796–?), American politician Brad Staats (born 1975), American politician Craig Staats, American politician Dewayne Staats (born 1952), American sports broadcaster Elmer B.
How common is the surname Staats?
The surname Staats is shared by approximately 5K people worldwide.
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