Clyde Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Clyde is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Clyde?
Clyde is spelled C-L-Y-D-E. The name has 5 letters.
Clyde at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- The name “Clyde” is believed to derive from the name of the River Clyde in Scotland, with uncertain exact meaning but possibly of Celtic origin.
- Origin
- The name “Clyde” is associated with the River Clyde in Scotland, influencing its use as a given name in English-speaking regions.
- Pronunciation
- KLYD · 1 syllable
Clyde Popularity in 2025
Rank#742
Recorded Births350
- Boys usage fell 14 places to #742 and recorded 12 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Clyde Mean?
The name “Clyde” is believed to derive from the name of the River Clyde in Scotland, with uncertain exact meaning but possibly of Celtic origin.
Origin: The name “Clyde” is associated with the River Clyde in Scotland, influencing its use as a given name in English-speaking regions.
How Do You Pronounce Clyde?
PronunciationKLYD
Syllables1
What Is the History of the Name Clyde?
- History
- The name “Clyde” has been used as a masculine given name primarily in Scotland and English-speaking countries, gaining usage in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Clyde Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 350 | #742 |
| 2024 | Boys | 362 | #728 |
| 2023 | Boys | 368 | #721 |
| 2022 | Boys | 395 | #684 |
| 2021 | Boys | 352 | #731 |
| 2020 | Boys | 348 | #715 |
| 2019 | Boys | 299 | #779 |
| 2018 | Boys | 328 | #729 |
| 2017 | Boys | 350 | #704 |
| 2016 | Boys | 298 | #794 |
| 2015 | Boys | 288 | #802 |
| 2014 | Boys | 285 | #806 |
| 2013 | Boys | 196 | #999 |
| 2012 | Boys | 158 | #1,155 |
| 2011 | Boys | 154 | #1,159 |
| 2010 | Boys | 137 | #1,267 |
| 2009 | Boys | 140 | #1,257 |
| 2008 | Boys | 143 | #1,224 |
| 2007 | Boys | 141 | #1,246 |
| 2006 | Boys | 129 | #1,289 |
| 2005 | Boys | 125 | #1,257 |
| 2004 | Boys | 137 | #1,144 |
| 2003 | Boys | 116 | #1,248 |
| 2002 | Boys | 112 | #1,223 |
When Was Clyde Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1920 · Boys
3,069 recorded births
National rank #68
1921 · Boys
3,022 recorded births
National rank #69
1922 · Boys
3,007 recorded births
National rank #67
1924 · Boys
3,006 recorded births
National rank #69
Where Clyde Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #165 | 5 |
| MT | #173 | 7 |
| SD | #257 | 5 |
| IA | #399 | 8 |
| UT | #473 | 9 |
| CO | #501 | 11 |
| LA | #531 | 8 |
| MO | #559 | 10 |