Clever
Boy nameClever has been given to 141 babies in the U.S. since 2003. It peaked in 2025. In 2025, about 1 in 341,615 boys was named Clever.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
141
Peak year
2025 (15 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2003
10-year trend
▲ +114%
Gender split
12% girls / 88% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Clever — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Clever.
Sibling name ideas for Clever
Same era and popularity as Clever, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Clever?
Clever has been given to 141 babies in the U.S. since 2003. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Clever peak?
Clever peaked in 2025, when 15 babies were given the name.
Is Clever a girl or boy name?
Clever is primarily a boy name (88% of babies named Clever are boys).
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