Clenton is a distinctive, rarely encountered given name of unknown etymology. It may be a variation or a misspelling of other names such as Clayton or Clement, but its origins are uncertain and it does not appear to have any notable historical figures associated with it. The name has been occasionally used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, over the past century, but it remains quite uncommon.
The name Clenton experienced considerable fluctuations in popularity throughout the 20th century and into the early 21st century. The highest number of births occurred in 1920 with 20 babies named Clenton, followed by another peak in 1931 with 22 births. However, there were several years where only a handful of babies were given this name, such as in 1953 with just 5 births and in 2013 with 5 births. Overall, from 1908 to 2013, there were a total of 742 babies named Clenton.