Clay Stang

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Clay Stang — English
32K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Clay Stang 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 Stang: Arnold Stang (1918–2009), American actor Axel Heiberg Stang (1904–1974), Norwegian landowner and member of Vidkun Quisling's government Christian Schweigaard Stang (1900–1977), Norwegian linguist and professor Dorothy Stang (1931–2005), American-born Roman Catholic nun, anti-poverty and environmental activist, and murder victim Emil Stang (1834–1912), Norwegian jurist and politician Emil Stang (born 1882), Norwegian jurist, politician and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Norway Fabian Stang (born 1955), mayor of Oslo, Norway Frederik Stang (1804–1884), first Prime Minister of Norway Fredr. 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: Stang

English

Arnold Stang (1918–2009), American actor Axel Heiberg Stang (1904–1974), Norwegian landowner and member of Vidkun Quisling's government Christian Schweigaard Stang (1900–1977), Norwegian linguist and professor Dorothy Stang (1931–2005), American-born Roman Catholic nun, anti-poverty and environmental activist, and murder victim Emil Stang (1834–1912), Norwegian jurist and politician Emil Stang (born 1882), Norwegian jurist, politician and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Norway Fabian Stang (born 1955), mayor of Oslo, Norway Frederik Stang (1804–1884), first Prime Minister of Norway Fredr.

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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:

1900s
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Notable People Named Clay Stang

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 Stang:

3
Expression Number

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

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

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 Stang?
The surname Stang originates from English. Arnold Stang (1918–2009), American actor Axel Heiberg Stang (1904–1974), Norwegian landowner and member of Vidkun Quisling's government Christian Schweigaard Stang (1900–1977), Norwegian linguist and professor Dorothy Stang (1931–2005), American-born Roman Catholic nun, anti-poverty and environmental activist, and murder victim Emil Stang (1834–1912), Norwegian jurist and politician Emil Stang (born 1882), Norwegian jurist, politician and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Norway Fabian Stang (born 1955), mayor of Oslo, Norway Frederik Stang (1804–1884), first Prime Minister of Norway Fredr.
How common is the surname Stang?
The surname Stang is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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