Clayton Oster

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Clayton Oster — English
90K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Clayton Oster 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 Oster: Benedikt Oster (born 1988), German politician Daniel Oster (1938–1999), French writer Emily Oster (born c. 1980), American economist and academic, daughter of Sharon Ernst Oster (1908–1977), German pianist, musicologist and music theorist George Oster (1940–2018), American mathematical biologist Grigoriy Oster (born 1947), Russian children's book author and scriptwriter Hans Oster (1887–1945), German World War II general, and anti-Nazi resistance figure Harry Oster (1923–2001), American folklorist and musicologist Heinrich Oster (1878–1954), German chemist, businessman and Nazi war criminal Ja. 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: Oster

French

Benedikt Oster (born 1988), German politician Daniel Oster (1938–1999), French writer Emily Oster (born c. 1980), American economist and academic, daughter of Sharon Ernst Oster (1908–1977), German pianist, musicologist and music theorist George Oster (1940–2018), American mathematical biologist Grigoriy Oster (born 1947), Russian children's book author and scriptwriter Hans Oster (1887–1945), German World War II general, and anti-Nazi resistance figure Harry Oster (1923–2001), American folklorist and musicologist Heinrich Oster (1878–1954), German chemist, businessman and Nazi war criminal Ja.

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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 Oster

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 Oster:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Oster?
The surname Oster originates from French. Benedikt Oster (born 1988), German politician Daniel Oster (1938–1999), French writer Emily Oster (born c. 1980), American economist and academic, daughter of Sharon Ernst Oster (1908–1977), German pianist, musicologist and music theorist George Oster (1940–2018), American mathematical biologist Grigoriy Oster (born 1947), Russian children's book author and scriptwriter Hans Oster (1887–1945), German World War II general, and anti-Nazi resistance figure Harry Oster (1923–2001), American folklorist and musicologist Heinrich Oster (1878–1954), German chemist, businessman and Nazi war criminal Ja.
What are the origins of the name Clayton Oster?
The name Clayton Oster combines two different traditions: the first name Clayton has English roots, while the surname Oster originates from French.
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