How Many People Are Named Clovis?

Complete statistics for the name Clovis: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Clovis
Very Rare
Germanic

Clovis means 'famous warrior' and has a very rare presence in the US, with just 1,163 people bearing this name, making up 1 in 283,828 Americans. That's a pretty exclusive club, especially since most folks named Clovis are over 60, thanks to its peak popularity back in 1923.

~559
Living in US
1 in 592,933
Americans
1923
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Famous warrior
🌐
Origin
Germanic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Proud
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are often seen as natural leaders who excel in business and finance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,906
Worldwide Bearers
#8,295
Global Rank
🇨🇦 Canada
554
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
451
🇭🇹 Haiti
364
🇨🇴 Colombia
325
🇧🇴 Bolivia
242
🇱🇧 Lebanon
224
🇪🇨 Ecuador
166
🇻🇪 Venezuela
156
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
151
🇵🇭 Philippines
119

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,019 (88%)
♀ Female
143 (12%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 86
214
Would be under 30 (6%)
319
Would be 30–60 (9%)
3,164
Would be over 60 (86%)

All 3,697 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1923

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
94
Modern Appeal
6
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Clovis Through the Generations

Clovis, a name steeped in history and tradition, has seen its fair share of ups and downs over the decades. With an estimated 1,163 living individuals today, it's clear that this moniker is more of a throwback than a modern choice. The majority of those named Clovis, around 86%, are over 60 years old, reflecting its status as an old-school classic. Interestingly, while its popularity peaked in 1923 with 101 births, it's now experiencing a bit of a resurgence, showing that sometimes the past can be a source of inspiration for future generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 470
Louisiana 181
Oklahoma 117
Mississippi 113
Alabama 49
Arkansas 34
West Virginia 27
Tennessee 21
Missouri 16
Indiana 10

⭐ Famous People Named Clovis

Clovis is the modern conventional French form of the Old Frankish name ᚺᛚᛟᛞᛟᚹᛁᚷ or *"Hlōdowik" or "Hlōdowig", equivalent to the modern forms Louis (French), Lodewijk (Dutch), Lewis (English), and Ludwig (German).…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Clovis

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Clovis's Germanic roots

📄 About the Name Clovis

How Many People Have the Name Clovis?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 559 people in the United States currently share the name Clovis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 592,933 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Clovis a Common or Rare Name?

Clovis is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Clovis Mean?

Clovis means "famous warrior" and comes from Germanic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Clovis in SSA data, approximately 88% are male and 12% are female.

When Was Clovis Most Popular?

The name Clovis reached peak popularity in 1923, with 101 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Clovis?

Approximately 559 people named Clovis live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 559. That works out to roughly 1 in 592,933 Americans.

Is Clovis a rare name?

Clovis is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 592,933 Americans has this name.

What does the name Clovis mean?

Clovis means "famous warrior" and comes from Germanic origins.

Is Clovis more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 88% of people named Clovis are male and 12% are female.

When was Clovis most popular?

Clovis peaked in 1923 with 101 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US559
All-Time Births559
1 in X1 in 592,933
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age86
Peak Year1923
World Rank#8,295
Male %88%
Female %12%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.