Clyde
Every Clyde since 1880 — 148,926 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Clyde
Clyde is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #743 in 2025 with 350 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 148,926 American babies have been named Clyde. Its peak came in 1920, when 3,164 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 Clyde stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Clyde 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 | — | — | 350 | #743 |
| 2024 | — | — | 362 | #728 |
| 2023 | — | — | 368 | #721 |
| 2022 | — | — | 395 | #684 |
| 2021 | — | — | 352 | #731 |
| 2020 | — | — | 348 | #715 |
| 2019 | — | — | 299 | #779 |
| 2018 | — | — | 328 | #729 |
| 2017 | — | — | 350 | #704 |
| 2016 | — | — | 298 | #795 |
| 2015 | — | — | 288 | #803 |
| 2014 | — | — | 285 | #806 |
| 2013 | — | — | 196 | #1,001 |
| 2012 | — | — | 158 | #1,155 |
| 2011 | — | — | 154 | #1,160 |
| 2010 | — | — | 137 | #1,268 |
| 2009 | — | — | 140 | #1,257 |
| 2008 | — | — | 143 | #1,224 |
| 2007 | — | — | 141 | #1,249 |
| 2006 | — | — | 129 | #1,291 |
| 2005 | — | — | 125 | #1,258 |
| 2004 | — | — | 137 | #1,147 |
| 2003 | — | — | 116 | #1,249 |
| 2002 | — | — | 112 | #1,225 |
| 2001 | — | — | 117 | #1,172 |
| 2000 | — | — | 144 | #1,016 |
| 1995 | — | — | 168 | #827 |
| 1990 | — | — | 250 | #641 |
| 1985 | — | — | 277 | #524 |
| 1980 | — | — | 386 | #420 |
| 1975 | — | — | 399 | #391 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,219 | 621 | #315 |
| 1965 | 8 | #4,904 | 770 | #269 |
| 1960 | 13 | #3,537 | 1,372 | #206 |
| 1955 | 15 | #3,001 | 1,741 | #164 |
| 1950 | 16 | #2,567 | 1,985 | #136 |
| 1945 | 29 | #1,520 | 1,858 | #121 |
| 1940 | 23 | #1,643 | 2,014 | #102 |
| 1935 | 32 | #1,273 | 2,355 | #82 |
| 1930 | 66 | #890 | 2,631 | #76 |
| 1925 | 88 | #788 | 2,906 | #68 |
| 1920 | 95 | #741 | 3,069 | #68 |
| 1915 | 117 | #605 | 2,518 | #63 |
| 1910 | 55 | #552 | 617 | #57 |
| 1905 | 57 | #448 | 474 | #52 |
| 1900 | 65 | #419 | 451 | #56 |
| 1895 | 49 | #403 | 370 | #59 |
| 1890 | 47 | #366 | 317 | #64 |
| 1885 | 25 | #415 | 318 | #57 |
| 1880 | 13 | #473 | 221 | #72 |
Famous people named Clyde
- Clyde Tombaugh Astronomer · 1906–1997
- Clyde Drexler Basketball player · b. 1962
- Clyde Tolson Politician · 1900–1975
- Clyde Cowan Physicist · 1919–1974
- Clyde Cessna Businessperson · 1879–1954
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Clyde in 2025?
Clyde ranked #743 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 350 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Clyde?
148,926 babies have been named Clyde in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Clyde most popular?
Clyde peaked in 1920, when 3,164 newborns received the name.
Is Clyde a boy or girl name?
Clyde is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Clyde rising or falling?
Clyde is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Clyde?
Well-known people named Clyde include Clyde Tombaugh (astronomer), Clyde Drexler (basketball player), Clyde Tolson (politician).