How Many People Are Named Klyde?
Complete statistics for the name Klyde: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Klyde is a very rare name for boys, with only 276 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,196,135 Americans. Almost all of them are under 30, which makes it a truly modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 8All 278 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: 2020Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Klyde Through the Generations
Klyde has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2020 with 31 births. The average age of those named Klyde is 8, indicating it's a name embraced by younger parents. With 278 under-30s and none aged 30 or older, Klyde stands out as a contemporary name, favored by new generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Klyde's American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Klyde
How Many People Have the Name Klyde?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 276 people in the United States currently share the name Klyde. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,196,135 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Klyde a Common or Rare Name?
Klyde 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 Klyde Mean?
Klyde means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Klyde in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Klyde Most Popular?
The name Klyde reached peak popularity in 2020, with 31 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 Klyde?
Approximately 276 people named Klyde live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 278. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,196,135 Americans.
Is Klyde a rare name?
Klyde is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,196,135 Americans has this name.
What does the name Klyde mean?
Klyde means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins.
Is Klyde more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Klyde are male and 0% are female.
When was Klyde most popular?
Klyde peaked in 2020 with 31 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.