Clayborne, derived from Old English elements 'clæg' meaning 'clay' and 'burna' signifying 'stream', is a unique, unisex given name of Anglo-Saxon origin. It was initially employed as a surname, but has since evolved into a first name in some cases. The name Clayborne is often associated with the outdoors due to its etymological connection to earth and water elements.
The name Clayborne was quite popular around the early to mid-20th century, with peaks occurring between 1916 and 1934, and again in the late 1980s to early 1990s. However, it appears to have declined in popularity since then, with fewer than 10 births per year recorded from 2001 onwards. In total, there were 275 babies named Clayborne between 1911 and 2008.