Clyde

Q: What is the origin of Clyde?

Clyde is of Scottish origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Clyde?

According to the latest SSA data, Clyde is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Clyde a girl name?

Clyde is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"River Name"

Clyde is a Scottish name taken from the River Clyde, used as a given name since the nineteenth century.

Themes:riverscotlandplacetoponym

Nature Natural Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Clyde

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Clyde did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Clyde Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Clyde.

8 ideas

clydie

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clydo

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lyde

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ydey

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clydeie

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clydey

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Baby Name Lists That Include Clyde

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Clyde mean?

Clyde means "River Name". Clyde is a Scottish name taken from the River Clyde, used as a given name since the nineteenth century.

What is the origin of Clyde?

Clyde is of Scottish origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Clyde?

According to the latest SSA data, Clyde is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Clyde a girl name?

Clyde is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Clyde?

Popular nicknames for Clyde include clydie, clydo, lyde, ydey, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Clyde?

There are many names similar to Clyde in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginScottish

Syllables1

Length5 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withC

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Adair Alister Alastair Allister Afton

Sisters

Afton Ainslee Adair Ainslie Ainsleigh

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