Clovis
Clovis is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous in battle or renowned warrior.
Origin and history
Clovis is an ancient Frankish name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements meaning famous and battle. It is historically notable as the name of King Clovis I, the first King of the Franks who united the Frankish tribes. In the United States, it is a rare and traditional masculine name with steady, low-frequency usage.
Popularity in the United States
3,092 babies in the United States have been named Clovis since 1880. It ranks #2317 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1846.
States where it is most popular
- TX (42.2 %)
- LA (17.9 %)
- OK (11.9 %)
- MS (11.5 %)
- AL (3.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 14 |
| 1890-1900 | 50 |
| 1900-1910 | 76 |
| 1910-1920 | 511 |
| 1920-1930 | 653 |
| 1930-1940 | 492 |
| 1940-1950 | 359 |
| 1950-1960 | 270 |
| 1960-1970 | 163 |
| 1970-1980 | 127 |
| 1980-1990 | 98 |
| 1990-2000 | 51 |
| 2000-2010 | 58 |
| 2010-2019 | 89 |
| 2020-2029 | 81 |
Famous people named Clovis
- Clovis Cornillac: Actor, Director
Fun facts
- Clovis is the early Frankish form of the name that eventually evolved into the French name Louis and the German name Ludwig.
- King Clovis I united the Frankish tribes and established the Merovingian dynasty in the late 5th century.
- The name is famous in North American archaeology due to the Clovis culture, named after Clovis, New Mexico, where distinct stone tools were discovered.