Clovis
Borrowed from French Clovis, from Frankish *Hlōdowig, the same Germanic source as French Louis, Dutch Lodewijk and German Ludwig, see there for further information.
Every Clovis since 1880 — 3,719 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Clovis
Clovis is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,735 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 3,719 American babies have been named Clovis — about 83% boys and 17% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1923, when 101 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Clovis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Clovis year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 21 | #4,735 |
| 2024 | — | — | 12 | #6,912 |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #12,575 |
| 2022 | — | — | 16 | #5,673 |
| 2021 | — | — | 19 | #4,963 |
| 2020 | — | — | 8 | #8,894 |
| 2019 | — | — | 13 | #6,486 |
| 2018 | — | — | 14 | #6,090 |
| 2017 | — | — | 11 | #7,186 |
| 2016 | — | — | 8 | #9,015 |
| 2015 | — | — | 6 | #10,937 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | 9 | #8,240 |
| 2012 | — | — | 10 | #7,654 |
| 2011 | — | — | 12 | #6,663 |
| 2010 | — | — | 6 | #11,001 |
| 2009 | — | — | 5 | #12,836 |
| 2008 | — | — | 6 | #11,320 |
| 2007 | — | — | 6 | #11,175 |
| 2006 | — | — | 8 | #8,871 |
| 2005 | — | — | 8 | #8,432 |
| 2004 | — | — | 9 | #7,647 |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | 10 | #6,619 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #9,293 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,340 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,387 |
| 1980 | — | — | 13 | #3,289 |
| 1975 | — | — | 10 | #3,483 |
| 1970 | — | — | 14 | #2,527 |
| 1965 | — | — | 11 | #2,499 |
| 1960 | — | — | 14 | #2,227 |
| 1955 | 8 | #4,441 | 23 | #1,617 |
| 1950 | 9 | #3,718 | 27 | #1,402 |
| 1945 | 8 | #3,435 | 32 | #1,165 |
| 1940 | 13 | #2,321 | 42 | #996 |
| 1935 | 15 | #2,121 | 63 | #780 |
| 1930 | 15 | #2,215 | 66 | #797 |
| 1925 | 26 | #1,653 | 62 | #844 |
| 1920 | 18 | #2,089 | 78 | #739 |
| 1915 | 23 | #1,531 | 65 | #742 |
| 1910 | 9 | #1,656 | 13 | #879 |
| 1905 | — | — | 9 | #851 |
| 1900 | — | — | 6 | #1,193 |
| 1895 | — | — | 5 | #1,111 |
| 1890 | — | — | 8 | #761 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | 7 | #761 |
Famous people named Clovis
- Clovis II Politician · 635–657
- Clovis IV Politician · 677–695
- Clovis III Politician · 670–676
- Clovis Cornillac Actor · b. 1968
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Clovis mean?
Borrowed from French Clovis, from Frankish *Hlōdowig, the same Germanic source as French Louis, Dutch Lodewijk and German Ludwig, see there for further information.
How popular is the name Clovis in 2025?
Clovis ranked #4,735 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Clovis?
3,719 babies have been named Clovis in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Clovis most popular?
Clovis peaked in 1923, when 101 newborns received the name.
Is Clovis a boy or girl name?
Clovis is used for both: about 17% of babies named Clovis have been girls and 83% boys.
Is the name Clovis rising or falling?
Clovis is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Clovis?
Well-known people named Clovis include Clovis II (politician), Clovis IV (politician), Clovis III (politician).