Klayden
Derived from the Dutch surname Klaaysen, a combination of Nicholas and sen (son of).
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Klayden. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Klayden today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Klayden births was 2018 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Klayden. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Klayden. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2018
5 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#13,266
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Klayden: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Klayden by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Klayden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Klayden
The name Klayden is believed to have originated in the ancient Germanic language, with roots tracing back to the early medieval period. It is thought to be a variation of the Old German name Chlodwig or Chlodovech, which itself is derived from the elements "hlud" meaning "famous" and "wig" meaning "battle" or "warrior."
This name was particularly prominent among the Frankish tribes of what is now modern-day France and parts of Germany. One of the earliest recorded uses of a similar spelling can be found in the name Clovis I, the founder of the Merovingian dynasty and the first king to unite the Frankish territories in the late 5th century AD.
As the name evolved over time, variations such as Clodoveo, Clovis, and Klayden emerged in different regions. While it is unclear when the specific spelling "Klayden" first came into use, it is believed to have been popularized in the Germanic-speaking regions of central Europe during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest known historical figures bearing a name similar to Klayden was Chlodwig, a 6th-century Frankish nobleman and military leader who served under King Childebert I. In the 9th century, a Frankish count named Chlodovech is recorded as having participated in the campaigns of Charlemagne, the famous ruler of the Carolingian Empire.
During the High Middle Ages, the name Klayden or its variants were found among the noble families of the Holy Roman Empire. Notable examples include Chlodwig von Hohenlohe, a 13th-century German knight and crusader, and Chlodwig von Hatzfeld, a 14th-century nobleman and military commander from the Rhineland region.
In the Renaissance period, a Dutch scholar and humanist named Chlodovicus Venerabilius, also known as Chlodwig Venerable, made significant contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy in the early 16th century.
Throughout history, the name Klayden or its variations have been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including rulers, warriors, scholars, and clergy. While its usage may have waxed and waned over the centuries, it has endured as a reflection of its rich Germanic heritage and associations with valor, fame, and nobility.
People
Klayden + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Klayden as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Klayden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Klayden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Klayden going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Klayden a common name?
We classify Klayden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Klayden most popular?
The single biggest year for Klayden was 2018, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Klayden is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Klayden in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Klayden a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Klayden in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Klayden still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Klayden in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Klayden can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Klayden?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.