Clyde
Clyde is of Scottish origin, derived from the River Clyde in Scotland, meaning 'warm' or 'heard from a distance.' The name carries a vintage charm with geographic roots in the Scottish Lowlands.
Current Popularity
#728 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Has a strong vintage appeal that's ripe for revival
- •Association with Bonnie and Clyde gives it an adventurous edge
- •Works well across all ages from baby to adult
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Famous People
Clyde Tombaugh
Astronomer who discovered Pluto
Clyde Drexler
NBA Hall of Fame basketball player
Clyde Barrow
Infamous 1930s outlaw of Bonnie and Clyde
Clyde McPhatter
Rock and roll and R&B singer
Statistics
144,635
Total births since 1880
1920
Peak year
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