Clyda
girl nameClyda entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #692 in 1883, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#692
peak (1883)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #756 |
| 1890s | #1385 |
| 1900s | #1579 |
| 1910s | #2149 |
| 1920s | #2279 |
| 1930s | #2130 |
| 1940s | #2653 |
| 1950s | #5021 |
| 1960s | #5696 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Clyda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Clyda alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Clyda in 2025?
- Clyda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Clyda most popular?
- Clyda peaked in 1883, reaching #692 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Clyda with classmates?
- Clyda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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