Clover
Clover is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Clover (the meadow plant or trefoil).
Origin and history
Clover is a botanical name derived from the Old English word for the meadow plant. Long used occasionally as a given name, it has gained steady popularity in the United States in recent years alongside other nature-inspired names. It carries associations of good fortune and fresh greenery.
Popularity in the United States
5,640 babies in the United States have been named Clover since 1880. It ranks #2280 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #687.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.9 %)
- TX (10.3 %)
- FL (5.9 %)
- NY (5.6 %)
- WA (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 45 |
| 1910-1920 | 143 |
| 1920-1930 | 137 |
| 1930-1940 | 74 |
| 1940-1950 | 80 |
| 1950-1960 | 106 |
| 1960-1970 | 67 |
| 1970-1980 | 197 |
| 1980-1990 | 83 |
| 1990-2000 | 81 |
| 2000-2010 | 579 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,611 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,432 |
Fun facts
- The four-leaf clover has been considered a traditional symbol of good luck for centuries.
- The name stems from the Old English 'clāfre', referring to the flowering forage plant.