Clovis
Boy nameClovis has been given to 3,719 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1923.
Meaning & origin /ˈkloʊvɪs/
Borrowed from French Clovis, from Frankish *Hlōdowig, the same Germanic source as French Louis, Dutch Lodewijk and German Ludwig, see there for further information. Doublet of Louis and Ludwig. The New Mexican city was named after a Frankish king; the Native American site and culture were named after this city.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,719
Peak year
1923 (101 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▲ +250%
Gender split
17% girls / 83% boys
Rank through the decades
Clovis's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1925 | #844 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Clovis.
FAQ
How popular is the name Clovis?
Clovis has been given to 3,719 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Clovis peak?
Clovis peaked in 1923, when 101 babies were given the name.
Is Clovis a girl or boy name?
Clovis is primarily a boy name (83% of babies named Clovis are boys).
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