Clinton
Clinton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Settlement on the River Glyme or hilltop town.
Origin and history
Clinton is an English habitational name derived from places named Glympton or Enstone in Oxfordshire, meaning 'settlement on the River Glyme' or 'hill town'. It gained widespread usage in the United States as a given name in the 19th and 20th centuries, partly influenced by prominent political figures. Though its popularity has declined in recent years, it remains a classic traditional masculine choice.
Popularity in the United States
97,567 babies in the United States have been named Clinton since 1880. It ranks #319 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1296.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.4 %)
- CA (6.4 %)
- GA (4.8 %)
- NC (4 %)
- FL (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 867 |
| 1890-1900 | 857 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,122 |
| 1910-1920 | 5,302 |
| 1920-1930 | 8,443 |
| 1930-1940 | 6,708 |
| 1940-1950 | 7,706 |
| 1950-1960 | 9,324 |
| 1960-1970 | 10,268 |
| 1970-1980 | 16,346 |
| 1980-1990 | 17,533 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,930 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,585 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,912 |
| 2020-2029 | 664 |
Famous people named Clinton
- Clinton Eastwood: Actor, Director
- Clinton Portis: Athlete, Football Player
- Clinton Kelly: Television Host, Author
Nicknames
Clint
Fun facts
- Clinton was originally an English surname before transitioning into a popular given name in the United States.
- While commonly associated with President Bill Clinton, the name Clinton was already a well-established American given name long before his presidency.