NAME PROFILE
Clinton
Clinton means 'settlement on a hill' in Old English. It has a distinguished, mid-century energy and suggests a person who is independent, practical, and possesses a steady confidence.
Key Stats
| Total births | 98,005 |
| Gender | Male (93% / 7%) |
| Peak year | 1981 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 21%GA — 20%NC — 20%CA — 20%FL — 20%
Notable People
Bill Clinton (US President) · Clinton Eastwood (Actor/Director) · Clinton Portis (Athlete) · Clinton Kelly (Stylist) · Clinton Sparks (DJ)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Clint
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