How Many People Are Named Clydie?

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

Clydie
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Clydie is a very rare female name, with only 190 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,734,141 Americans. That's pretty unique! Almost all of those named Clydie are over 60, showing how this name's popularity peaked way back in 1926.

~190
Living in US
1 in 1,734,141
Americans
1926
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Clyde
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Nostalgic Resilient
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

756
Worldwide Bearers
#298,808
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
589
🇵🇭 Philippines
129
🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda
9
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
8
🇬🇧 England
4
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
4
🇻🇮 United States Virgin Islands
3
🇱🇨 Saint Lucia
2
🇿🇦 South Africa
2
🇦🇺 Australia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
7 (4%)
♀ Female
184 (96%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 98
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
875
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 875 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: 1926

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
79
Modern Appeal
21
International
80

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

📜 Clydie Through the Generations

Clydie stands out as a name that's deeply rooted in the past, with its peak year occurring in 1926 when 35 babies were given this name. Today, there are 190 Clydies living in the US, with all but a handful being over 60 years old. This stark age distribution paints a picture of a name that's been passed down through generations but hasn't seen much resurgence in recent times, maintaining its status as a classic, old-school choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Georgia 42
Texas 29
Alabama 10
Florida 5
North Carolina 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Clydie's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Clydie

How Many People Have the Name Clydie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 190 people in the United States currently share the name Clydie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,734,141 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Clydie a Common or Rare Name?

Clydie 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 Clydie Mean?

Clydie means "creative variant of Clyde" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Clydie in SSA data, approximately 4% are male and 96% are female.

When Was Clydie Most Popular?

The name Clydie reached peak popularity in 1926, with 35 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Clydie?

Approximately 190 people named Clydie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 875. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,734,141 Americans.

Is Clydie a rare name?

Clydie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,734,141 Americans has this name.

What does the name Clydie mean?

Clydie means "creative variant of Clyde" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Clydie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 4% of people named Clydie are male and 96% are female.

When was Clydie most popular?

Clydie peaked in 1926 with 35 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US190
All-Time Births875
1 in X1 in 1,734,141
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age98
Peak Year1926
World Rank#298,808
Male %4%
Female %96%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.