Clide
Clide is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Warm, cleansing, or belonging to the River Clyde.
Origin and history
Clide is a variant spelling of Clyde, derived from the River Clyde flowing through Glasgow, Scotland. Historically used as a masculine name in the United States, it peaked in usage during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is rarely registered today, making it an obscure alternative to the traditional spelling.
Popularity in the United States
718 babies in the United States have been named Clide since 1880. It ranks #3958 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MS (26.6 %)
- NC (15.6 %)
- TX (15.6 %)
- AL (9.4 %)
- GA (9.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 38 |
| 1910-1920 | 185 |
| 1920-1930 | 249 |
| 1930-1940 | 136 |
| 1940-1950 | 41 |
| 1950-1960 | 59 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name originates from the River Clyde, which comes from the Gaelic word Cluaidh, meaning cleansing or warm.
- While Clyde was a staple top-100 name in the U.S. in the early 1900s, Clide was always a much rarer variant.