Clydine
Of Scottish origin, a feminine form of the name Clyde, meaning "from the River Clyde".
Name Census estimates that about 28 living Americans carry the first name Clydine. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Clydine today is around 80 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Clydine births was 1928 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Clydine. 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 Clydine is about 80 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Clydines were born before 1956.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Clydine. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
28
~ 1 in 12,241,226 Americans
Peak year
1928
7 babies that year
Average age
80
years old
1955 SSA rank
#5,985
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Clydine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Clydine from the 1920s through to the 1950s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 34 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1940s peak, Clydine remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Clydine 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 Clydine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Clydine
The name Clydine is a feminine given name with roots in the ancient Celtic language. It is believed to have originated from the word "clyd," which means "warm" or "affectionate" in Celtic. The name likely emerged in the regions of Scotland and Ireland during the medieval period.
In its earliest recorded instances, Clydine was sometimes spelled as "Clydina" or "Clydene." These variations were common in the 12th and 13th centuries when the name first appeared in historical records of Scottish and Irish families. The name was often associated with traits of warmth, kindness, and nurturing.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Clydine was a Scottish noblewoman named Clydine MacLeod, who lived in the late 13th century. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and her support of local churches and monasteries.
In the 16th century, a famous Irish poet named Clydine O'Sullivan gained recognition for her works celebrating the natural beauty of Ireland. Her poetry was widely circulated and appreciated during her lifetime, which spanned from 1510 to 1587.
During the 17th century, Clydine Sinclair, a Scottish woman born in 1632, was known for her skills as a herbalist and healer. She traveled throughout the Scottish Highlands, sharing her knowledge of medicinal plants and providing care to those in need.
In the 19th century, Clydine Buchanan, an American educator born in 1819, made significant contributions to the establishment of schools and educational programs for underprivileged children in the state of Virginia. Her efforts were widely recognized and praised.
Another notable figure was Clydine Merrill, an American artist born in 1895, who was celebrated for her vibrant landscape paintings capturing the beauty of the American West. Her works were exhibited in galleries across the United States and received critical acclaim.
While the name Clydine has Celtic origins and a rich history, its popularity has waned in recent times. Nevertheless, it remains a unique and intriguing name with a connection to warmth, affection, and ancient Celtic heritage.
People
Clydine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Clydine 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
Clydine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Clydine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 28 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Clydine 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 12,241,226 US residents.
Is Clydine a common name?
We classify Clydine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 45.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 99 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Clydine most popular?
The single biggest year for Clydine was 1928, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Clydine is about 80 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 Clydine in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Clydine a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Clydine 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 Clydine still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Clydine 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 Clydine 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 are called Clydine?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.