Clyde
boy name#742 in 2025Clyde entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #50 in 1883, ranks #742 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#742
rank today
#50
peak (1883)
350
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #60 |
| 1890s | #58 |
| 1900s | #56 |
| 1910s | #63 |
| 1920s | #69 |
| 1930s | #87 |
| 1940s | #118 |
| 1950s | #162 |
| 1960s | #259 |
| 1970s | #378 |
| 1980s | #535 |
| 1990s | #853 |
| 2000s | #1207 |
| 2010s | #919 |
| 2020s | #720 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Clyde has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 49,000 people named Clyde are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Clyde alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 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 ranks #742 among US boy names in 2025, with 350 babies given the name.
- When was the name Clyde most popular?
- Clyde peaked in 1883, reaching #50 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Clyde with classmates?
- Clyde will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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