Clenton
Clenton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Settlement near a hill or cliff.
Origin and history
Clenton is a masculine name of Old English origin, functioning as a variant of Clinton. It derived as a surname meaning 'settlement near a hill or cliff'. Historically rare in the United States, it saw minor usage throughout the mid-20th century.
Popularity in the United States
742 babies in the United States have been named Clenton since 1880. It ranks #3934 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- GA (38.6 %)
- TX (27.3 %)
- AL (20.5 %)
- MS (13.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 7 |
| 1910-1920 | 75 |
| 1920-1930 | 177 |
| 1930-1940 | 156 |
| 1940-1950 | 105 |
| 1950-1960 | 101 |
| 1960-1970 | 40 |
| 1970-1980 | 46 |
| 1980-1990 | 25 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Clent, Clint
Fun facts
- Clenton developed as an alternate spelling of the English surname Clinton.
- The name was most frequently given to American newborn boys during the early-to-mid 20th century.