Clinton
Male name · ↓ Falling
45,846
Total Births
1981
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Clinton
Clinton is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1980s with significant usage. Approximately 45,846 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,836 births |
| 1890s | 1,953 births |
| 1900s | 2,469 births |
| 1910s | 3,542 births |
| 1920s | 4,066 births |
| 1930s | 3,057 births |
| 1940s | 3,216 births |
| 1950s | 3,769 births |
| 1960s | 4,069 births |
| 1970s | 6,511 births |
| 1980s | 6,831 births |
| 1990s | 3,074 births |
| 2000s | 993 births |
| 2010s | 460 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Clinton?
Clinton has been given to 45,846 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1981 with 862 births that year.
Is Clinton a boy or girl name?
Clinton is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Clinton most popular?
Clinton was most popular in 1981, when 862 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Clinton?
Clinton first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).