Clyde
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: From The River Clyde; Shape
Background: The name Clyde originates from the Scottish Gaelic name 'Cluaidh,' which refers to the River Clyde in Scotland. The river name is thought to derive from the ancient British word meaning 'to incline' or 'to bend,' which reflects the river's shape.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#236
Total births
148,567
Most popular decade
1920s
(89,373 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+79 ranks)
Years in Top 100
59
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
97.4% male
2.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 221
- First year rank
- #72
- Peak year
- 1920
- Peak year births
- 3,069
- Peak rank
- #68
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 359
- Recent rank
- #727
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 13
- First year rank
- #466
- Peak year
- 1917
- Peak year births
- 124
- Peak rank
- #612
- Most recent year
- 1977
- Recent year births
- 7
- Recent rank
- #7,567
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).