Clynton
Clynton derives from an English surname meaning "from the town on the riverbank".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Clynton. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Clynton today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Clynton births was 1931 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Clynton. 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 Clynton. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1931
5 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1991 SSA rank
#8,413
Tracked since 1931
Popularity
Clynton: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Clynton from the 1930s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Clynton 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 Clynton 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 Clynton
The given name Clynton has its origins in the Old English language, dating back to the medieval period in Britain. The name is derived from the Old English word "clyne," which means "valley" or "dell." It is believed to have originally been a topographic surname, referring to someone who lived in or near a valley.
In its earliest recorded form, the name was spelled "Clyntun" or "Clyntone." This spelling variation can be found in various historical records from the 12th and 13th centuries, particularly in regions of England such as Oxfordshire and Warwickshire.
While the name Clynton does not have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is worth noting that the Old English language itself was heavily influenced by the Anglo-Saxon culture and the Germanic languages that preceded it.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Clynton was Sir John de Clynton, a 13th-century English nobleman and military commander who fought in the Wars of Scottish Independence. He was born around 1268 and served under King Edward I of England.
Another notable figure was Sir William de Clynton, a 14th-century English knight and courtier who served under King Edward III. He played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War against France and was born around 1304.
In the 15th century, Thomas Clynton, a Benedictine monk and scholar at the University of Oxford, made notable contributions to the field of philosophy and theology. He was born around 1420 and is known for his writings on logic and metaphysics.
Moving forward, Roger Clynton, born in 1535, was an English politician and member of the Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He held various administrative positions and was influential in local affairs.
Lastly, Sir Henry Clynton, born in 1609, was an English military officer who fought in the English Civil War. He initially sided with the Parliamentarians but later switched allegiances to the Royalists, playing a significant role in several battles during the conflict.
These examples demonstrate the longevity and historical significance of the given name Clynton, which has been present in various contexts throughout English history, spanning multiple centuries.
People
Clynton + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Clynton 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
Clynton: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Clynton?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Clynton 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Clynton a common name?
We classify Clynton as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Clynton most popular?
The single biggest year for Clynton was 1931, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Clynton is about 42 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 Clynton in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Clynton a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Clynton 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 Clynton still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Clynton 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 Clynton 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 have Clynton as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Clynton, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.