Clyde
Boy nameClyde has been given to 148,926 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1920 and currently ranks #743 for boys (2025).
Meaning & origin /klʌɪd/
From Scottish Gaelic Cluaidh, the name of a river in Scotland, of uncertain origin. Possibly influenced by clut (“the cleansing one”).
Origin: place names
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
148,926
Peak year
1920 (3,164 babies)
Rank in 2025
#743 for boys
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▲ +22%
Gender split
3% girls / 97% boys
Famous people named Clyde
Clyde Tombaugh
American astronomer (1906–1997)
Chase Elliott
American stock car racing driver
Clyde Drexler
American basketball player (born 1962)
Clyde Cowan
Co-discoverer of the neutrino
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Clyde.
Get new name insights first
Occasional updates when we add new data & tools. No spam, unsubscribe anytime by replying to any email or writing to hello@zalize.com.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We store only your email address and the date you signed up.