Clotile
A feminine given name of Germanic origin meaning "famous battle".
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Clotile. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Clotile today is around 79 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Clotile births was 1919 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Clotile. 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
- • The typical person named Clotile is about 79 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Clotiles were born before 1957.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Clotile. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1919
9 babies that year
Average age
79
years old
1930 SSA rank
#4,682
Tracked since 1900
Popularity
Clotile: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Clotile from the 1900s through to the 1930s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 50 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Clotile 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 Clotile during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Clotiles live
Origin
Meaning and history of Clotile
The name Clotile has its roots in the French language and culture, originating during the medieval period. It is derived from the Germanic name Chlothild, which translates to "famous battle." The name was popularized by the Frankish princess Clotilde (475-545), who played a significant role in the conversion of the Frankish king Clovis I to Christianity.
Clotilde was the daughter of the Burgundian king Chilperic II and was married to Clovis I in 493. Her influence contributed to Clovis' decision to convert to Christianity after a decisive battle victory, leading to the subsequent Christianization of the Frankish kingdom. Clotilde's name became associated with the spread of Christianity in the region and was widely revered.
The name Clotile is a variant spelling of Clotilde, which emerged in different regions of Europe. In the 9th century, a Clotilde was recorded as the daughter of the Carolingian ruler Louis the Pious. Another notable figure was Clotilde de Vallon-Chalys (1494-1589), a French noblewoman and lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine de' Medici.
During the Middle Ages, the name Clotile gained popularity among the French nobility and aristocracy. It was borne by several royal and noble figures, such as Clotilde de Vaux (1405-1447), a French noblewoman and mistress of King Charles VII of France. Clotilde Suzanne Courcelles (1686-1767) was a French actress and playwright who gained recognition for her performances in tragedies.
In the 19th century, Clotilde de Vaux (1815-1846) was an Italian poet and novelist who was part of the Romantic movement. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Additionally, Clotilde Tambroni (1758-1817) was an Italian painter and engraver known for her portraits and religious works.
While the name Clotile has been less common in recent times, it has maintained its historical significance and association with French and European cultural heritage. Its enduring presence serves as a testament to the influence of the Frankish princess Clotilde and the role she played in shaping the religious and cultural landscape of medieval Europe.
People
Clotile + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Clotile 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
Clotile: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Clotile?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Clotile 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 1 in 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Clotile a common name?
We classify Clotile as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 105 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Clotile most popular?
The single biggest year for Clotile was 1919, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Clotile is about 79 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 Clotile in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Clotile a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Clotile in the SSA data are female. 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 Clotile still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Clotile 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 Clotile 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 Americans are named Clotile?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.