Clayton Carruth

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Clayton Carruth — English
90K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Clayton Carruth is a name that combines English origins. The first name Clayton is a masculine given name of English origin. Clayton is both an English surname and a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname Anita H. Clayton, American researcher Constance Clayton (1933–2023), American educator JoAnn Clayton Townsend (1935–2020), formerly JoAnn Clayton, American space policy analyst Ruth Clayton (1925–2003), British medical researcher Surname Augustin Smith Clayton (1783–1839), jurist and politician from Georgia, USA Bertram Tracy Clayton (1862–1918), U.S. congressman and army officer killed in World War I Boyce G. The surname Carruth: Arthur J. Carruth Jr. (1887–1962), American newspaperman Hayden Carruth (1921–2008), American poet and literary critic Jimmy Carruth (b. 1969), American basketball player Michael Carruth (b. 1967), Irish boxer Nathan Carruth (1808–1881), American railroad pioneer Rae Carruth (b. 1974), American football player Shane Carruth (b. 1972), American film actor and producer William Herbert Carruth (1859–1924), American author and poet Clayton is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 90K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Clayton reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Clayton

English

Clayton is both an English surname and a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname Anita H. Clayton, American researcher Constance Clayton (1933–2023), American educator JoAnn Clayton Townsend (1935–2020), formerly JoAnn Clayton, American space policy analyst Ruth Clayton (1925–2003), British medical researcher Surname Augustin Smith Clayton (1783–1839), jurist and politician from Georgia, USA Bertram Tracy Clayton (1862–1918), U.S. congressman and army officer killed in World War I Boyce G.

Surname: Carruth

Irish

Arthur J. Carruth Jr. (1887–1962), American newspaperman Hayden Carruth (1921–2008), American poet and literary critic Jimmy Carruth (b. 1969), American basketball player Michael Carruth (b. 1967), Irish boxer Nathan Carruth (1808–1881), American railroad pioneer Rae Carruth (b. 1974), American football player Shane Carruth (b. 1972), American film actor and producer William Herbert Carruth (1859–1924), American author and poet

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Clayton Carruth

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 Clayton Carruth:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

6
Personality Number

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

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 Clayton?
The first name Clayton originates from English. Clayton is both an English surname and a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname Anita H. Clayton, American researcher Constance Clayton (1933–2023), American educator JoAnn Clayton Townsend (1935–2020), formerly JoAnn Clayton, American space policy analyst Ruth Clayton (1925–2003), British medical researcher Surname Augustin Smith Clayton (1783–1839), jurist and politician from Georgia, USA Bertram Tracy Clayton (1862–1918), U.S. congressman and army officer killed in World War I Boyce G.
When was Clayton most popular?
The name Clayton reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Carruth?
The surname Carruth originates from Irish. Arthur J. Carruth Jr. (1887–1962), American newspaperman Hayden Carruth (1921–2008), American poet and literary critic Jimmy Carruth (b. 1969), American basketball player Michael Carruth (b. 1967), Irish boxer Nathan Carruth (1808–1881), American railroad pioneer Rae Carruth (b. 1974), American football player Shane Carruth (b. 1972), American film actor and producer William Herbert Carruth (1859–1924), American author and poet
What are the origins of the name Clayton Carruth?
The name Clayton Carruth combines two different traditions: the first name Clayton has English roots, while the surname Carruth originates from Irish.
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