Clyde
girl nameClyde entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #366 in 1890, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#366
peak (1890)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #435 |
| 1890s | #407 |
| 1900s | #447 |
| 1910s | #602 |
| 1920s | #803 |
| 1930s | #1185 |
| 1940s | #1763 |
| 1950s | #3153 |
| 1960s | #5265 |
| 1970s | #7985 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Clyde are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Clyde alive today was born around 1918, making them about 107 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Clyde in 2025?
- Clyde is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Clyde most popular?
- Clyde peaked in 1890, reaching #366 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Clyde with classmates?
- Clyde will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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