Boy
Clyde
warm, cleansing
About Clyde
Clyde represents a name with substantial heritage, evoking images of classic American charm and rugged individualism. There's something wonderfully nostalgic about Clyde while simultaneously feeling ready for revival in contemporary naming trends. This name brings character from the moment it's spoken—friendly and approachable yet possessing an underlying strength that commands respect.
The vintage quality of Clyde offers parents a connection to tradition without feeling outdated, as these classic names continue their resurgence among modern families. It's particularly well-suited for families who appreciate names with historical resonance and cultural weight. Clyde maintains excellent versatility, easily shortened to "Cly" for casual use while retaining formality when needed. The name carries a certain authenticity that artificial or manufactured names simply cannot replicate.
Popularity of the Name Clyde
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #72 | |||
| 1881 | #68 | |||
| 1882 | #62 | |||
| 1883 | #50 | |||
| 1884 | #56 | |||
| 1885 | #57 | |||
| 1886 | #62 | |||
| 1887 | #55 | |||
| 1888 | #60 | |||
| 1889 | #62 | |||
| 1890 | #64 | |||
| 1891 | #58 | |||
| 1892 | #56 | |||
| 1893 | #55 | |||
| 1894 | #56 | |||
| 1895 | #59 | |||
| 1896 | #58 | |||
| 1897 | #58 | |||
| 1898 | #58 | |||
| 1899 | #58 | |||
| 1900 | #56 | |||
| 1901 | #55 | |||
| 1902 | #60 | |||
| 1903 | #52 | |||
| 1904 | #51 | |||
| 1905 | #52 | |||
| 1906 | #55 | |||
| 1907 | #56 | |||
| 1908 | #59 | |||
| 1909 | #60 | |||
| 1910 | #57 | |||
| 1911 | #61 | |||
| 1912 | #65 | |||
| 1913 | #64 | #135 | ||
| 1914 | #63 | |||
| 1915 | #63 | |||
| 1916 | #62 | |||
| 1917 | #64 | |||
| 1918 | #67 | #139 | ||
| 1919 | #67 | |||
| 1920 | #68 | |||
| 1921 | #69 | #134 | ||
| 1922 | #67 | |||
| 1923 | #68 | #156 | ||
| 1924 | #69 | |||
| 1925 | #68 | #150 | ||
| 1926 | #67 | #142 | ||
| 1927 | #68 | |||
| 1928 | #74 | |||
| 1929 | #74 | |||
| 1930 | #76 | |||
| 1931 | #77 | |||
| 1932 | #82 | |||
| 1933 | #87 | |||
| 1934 | #84 | |||
| 1935 | #82 | |||
| 1936 | #89 | |||
| 1937 | #93 | |||
| 1938 | #97 | |||
| 1939 | #101 | |||
| 1940 | #102 | |||
| 1941 | #113 | |||
| 1942 | #109 | |||
| 1943 | #114 | |||
| 1944 | #111 | |||
| 1945 | #121 | #173 | ||
| 1946 | #122 | |||
| 1947 | #128 | |||
| 1948 | #131 | |||
| 1949 | #131 | |||
| 1950 | #136 | |||
| 1951 | #132 | |||
| 1952 | #143 | #201 | ||
| 1953 | #154 | |||
| 1954 | #161 | |||
| 1955 | #164 | #199 | ||
| 1956 | #175 | |||
| 1957 | #176 | |||
| 1958 | #183 | |||
| 1959 | #196 | |||
| 1960 | #206 | #212 | ||
| 1961 | #210 | #238 | ||
| 1962 | #225 | #212 | ||
| 1963 | #240 | |||
| 1964 | #257 | |||
| 1965 | #269 | |||
| 1966 | #288 | |||
| 1967 | #286 | |||
| 1968 | #301 | |||
| 1969 | #307 | #300 | ||
| 1970 | #315 | |||
| 1971 | #353 | |||
| 1972 | #349 | #286 | ||
| 1973 | #344 | #329 | ||
| 1974 | #377 | #334 | ||
| 1975 | #391 | #333 | ||
| 1976 | #394 | #325 | ||
| 1977 | #411 | |||
| 1978 | #416 | #341 | ||
| 1979 | #435 | |||
| 1980 | #420 | |||
| 1981 | #443 | |||
| 1982 | #485 | |||
| 1983 | #496 | |||
| 1984 | #494 | |||
| 1985 | #524 | |||
| 1986 | #572 | |||
| 1987 | #622 | |||
| 1988 | #639 | |||
| 1989 | #650 | |||
| 1990 | #639 | |||
| 1991 | #741 | |||
| 1992 | #732 | |||
| 1993 | #774 | #985 | ||
| 1994 | #871 | |||
| 1995 | #824 | |||
| 1996 | #961 | |||
| 1997 | #965 | |||
| 1998 | #921 | |||
| 2014 | #806 | |||
| 2015 | #803 | |||
| 2016 | #795 | |||
| 2017 | #704 | #939 | ||
| 2018 | #729 | #886 | ||
| 2019 | #779 | |||
| 2020 | #715 | #567 | ||
| 2021 | #731 | #697 | ||
| 2022 | #684 | #767 | ||
| 2023 | #721 | #779 | ||
| 2024 | #728 | #849 | ||
| 2025 | #743 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Clyde
- Clide
- Klyde
- Klide
- Klyyd
- Clyed
- Cloyd
- Kloyd
- Clyyd
- Klyed
Names Similar to Clyde
Nicknames for Clyde
- Cly
- Clyd
- CJ
- Clydey
- C
Famous People Named Clyde
| Clyde Barrow | American criminal, part of Bonnie and Clyde duo |
| Clyde Drexler | American basketball player and NBA Hall of Famer |
| Clyde Tombaugh | American astronomer who discovered Pluto |
| Clyde Stubblefield | American drummer, famous for his work with James Brown |
| Clyde Bruckman | American screenwriter and director, known for comedy films |
| Clyde Cowan | American physicist, co-discoverer of the neutrino |
| Clyde Lovellette | American basketball player and Olympic gold medalist |
| Clyde Edgerton | American author and professor |
| Clyde McPhatter | American R&B singer and member of The Drifters |
| Clyde Beatty | American circus performer and animal trainer |
| Clyde Packer | Australian businessman and media magnate |
| Clyde Caldwell | American fantasy artist and illustrator |
| Clyde Geronimi | Italian-American animator and Disney director |
| Clyde Lee | American basketball player and NBA All-Star |
| Clyde Milan | American baseball player and World Series champion |
| Clyde Scott | American football player and Olympic hurdler |
| Clyde Cessna | American aviation pioneer and founder of Cessna Aircraft Corporation |
| Clyde Carson | American rapper and hip-hop artist |
| Clyde King | American baseball manager and coach |
| Clyde Kelly | American musician and rapper |
Characters Named Clyde
| Clyde Donovan | Character from the animated series "South Park" |
| Clyde Shelton | Protagonist in the movie "Law Abiding Citizen" |
| Clyde Griffiths | Main character in the novel "An American Tragedy" by Theodore Dreiser |
| Clyde Sinclair | Character from the TV show "The Loud House" |
| Clyde Langer | Character from the TV series "Doctor Who" |
| Clyde McBride | Character from the animated series "The Loud House" |
| Clyde Tombaugh | Character from the graphic novel "The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage" by Sydney Padua |
| Clyde Mardon | Villain in the TV series "The Flash" |
| Clyde Mayburn | Character from the TV show "Veronica Mars" |
| Clyde Bruckman | Fictional character from "The X-Files" |
| Clyde Tolson | Character from the movie "J. Edgar" |
| Clyde Parker | Character from the TV series "The Parkers" |
| Clyde Blackburn | Character from the video game "Battlefield 1" |