Clardie
An English feminine name derived from the French surname Cleradin.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Clardie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Clardie today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Clardie births was 1916 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Clardie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Clardie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1916
7 babies that year
Average age
-
1916 SSA rank
#3,232
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Clardie: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Clardie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Clardie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Geography
Where Clardies live
Origin
Meaning and history of Clardie
The given name Clardie is an exceedingly rare one, with its origins shrouded in obscurity. Some linguists trace its etymology to the Old English word "claerd," which means "learned" or "scholarly." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were esteemed for their wisdom or intellectual prowess during the Anglo-Saxon era.
Others posit that Clardie may be a variant of the name Clare, which derives from the Latin word "clarus," meaning "bright" or "illustrious." If this is the case, the name could have been borne by those who were perceived as radiant or distinguished individuals in their communities.
Historical records of the name Clardie are scant, with few notable figures bearing this appellation. One of the earliest documented individuals with this name was Clardie of Hexham, a 9th-century monk and scholar renowned for his contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts and his renowned illuminated gospel texts.
In the 12th century, Clardie de Montfort was a notable noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her patronage of troubadours and her influential role in the cultural life of the Aquitaine region of France.
Fast-forwarding to the 16th century, Clardie Braithwaite was a celebrated English playwright and poet, whose works were performed at the court of Queen Elizabeth I. Her most famous play, "The Triumph of Love," was a critical and popular success in its time.
The 18th century saw the rise of Clardie Nightingale, a pioneering English nurse and social reformer, who is credited with establishing the foundations of modern nursing practices and championing improved healthcare for the underprivileged.
In more recent times, Clardie Fielding was a prominent Australian anthropologist and author, whose groundbreaking work on indigenous cultures in the Pacific region earned her widespread acclaim and several prestigious awards in the 20th century.
While the name Clardie may be uncommon, these historical figures serve as a testament to the enduring legacy and significance of those who have borne this unique moniker throughout the ages.
People
Clardie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Clardie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Clardie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Clardie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Clardie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Clardie a common name?
We classify Clardie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Clardie most popular?
The single biggest year for Clardie was 1916, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Clardie is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Clardie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Clardie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Clardie in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Clardie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Clardie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Clardie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Clardie?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.