NAME PROFILE
Clyde
Clyde is of Scottish origin, meaning 'the river' or 'the warm river.' The name evokes a sense of strength and resilience, often associated with nature and flowing waters.
Key Stats
| Total births | 148,926 |
| Gender | Male (87% / 13%) |
| Peak year | 1920 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NC — 21%TX — 21%GA — 20%FL — 20%CA — 18%
Notable People
Clyde Drexler (Basketball player, NBA Hall of Famer) · Clyde Barrow (Outlaw, partner of Bonnie Parker) · Clyde McPhatter (Singer, co-founder of The Drifters) · Clyde Tombaugh (Astronomer, discovered Pluto) · Clyde Stubblefield (Drummer, known for his work with James Brown)
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