Clayton Rue

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Clayton Rue — English
90K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Clayton Rue 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 Rue: Gérard Rué (born 1965), French former cyclist Jean-Baptiste Rué (born 1974), French former rugby union player Joe Rue (1898-1984), American Major League Baseball umpire Joseph Rue, French World War II vice-admiral Lea Rue, stage name of Belgian singer-songwriter Emma Lauwers (born 1993) Loyal Rue (born 1944), American philosopher and writer Marcel Rué (born 1926), Monegasque sports shooter Nancy Rue, American Christian novelist Rosemary Rue (1928-2004), British physician and civil servant Sander Rue (born 1954), American politician Sara Rue, American television actress born Sara Schlackman in . 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: Rue

French

Gérard Rué (born 1965), French former cyclist Jean-Baptiste Rué (born 1974), French former rugby union player Joe Rue (1898-1984), American Major League Baseball umpire Joseph Rue, French World War II vice-admiral Lea Rue, stage name of Belgian singer-songwriter Emma Lauwers (born 1993) Loyal Rue (born 1944), American philosopher and writer Marcel Rué (born 1926), Monegasque sports shooter Nancy Rue, American Christian novelist Rosemary Rue (1928-2004), British physician and civil servant Sander Rue (born 1954), American politician Sara Rue, American television actress born Sara Schlackman in .

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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:

1900s
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Notable People Named Clayton Rue

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 Rue:

8
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

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

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 Rue?
The surname Rue originates from French. Gérard Rué (born 1965), French former cyclist Jean-Baptiste Rué (born 1974), French former rugby union player Joe Rue (1898-1984), American Major League Baseball umpire Joseph Rue, French World War II vice-admiral Lea Rue, stage name of Belgian singer-songwriter Emma Lauwers (born 1993) Loyal Rue (born 1944), American philosopher and writer Marcel Rué (born 1926), Monegasque sports shooter Nancy Rue, American Christian novelist Rosemary Rue (1928-2004), British physician and civil servant Sander Rue (born 1954), American politician Sara Rue, American television actress born Sara Schlackman in .
What are the origins of the name Clayton Rue?
The name Clayton Rue combines two different traditions: the first name Clayton has English roots, while the surname Rue originates from French.
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