Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Clyde
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1920
Peak births
3,069
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Clyde
How many people are named Clyde?
An estimated 40,662 living Americans are named Clyde.
How rare is Clyde?
Clyde is uncommon among babies today, with 350 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 88.6% from its 1920 peak.
How old is the typical Clyde?
The median age of a living American named Clyde is approximately 65 years, with most bearers falling between 46 and 75 years old.
Is Clyde still popular?
Yes. Clyde is holding steady, with 350 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Clyde most common?
Clyde has its strongest geographic signal in Hawaii, where it appears 6.2× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19202025
Peak year
1920
Decline from peak
88.6%
2025
350
All-time
144,994