How Many People Are Named Clyde?

148,567

people in the United States are named Clyde

1 in 2,254 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#506

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0443%

Of US population

Peak Year

1920

3,164 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: KLIED
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From the name of the River Clyde in Scotland, which is of unknown origin. It became a common given name in America in the middle of the 19th century, perhaps in honour of Sir Colin Campbell (1792-1863) who was given the title Baron Clyde in 1858.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
2.7%
Male
97.4%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 86.0 years old

Young (<30) 6,479
4.4%
Adult (30–60) 12,274
8.3%
Senior (>60) 129,814
87.4%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

North Carolina 9,480
Texas 9,067
Pennsylvania 7,539
Tennessee 6,363
Ohio 6,355
Virginia 5,484
Kentucky 5,252
California 5,120
Georgia 5,118
Illinois 4,780

💡 Fun Facts About "Clyde"

  • 359 babies were named Clyde in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1920
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in North Carolina

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