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Clinton

Pronounced K L IH1 N T AH0 N (ARPABET)

  • 2 syllables
  • Peaked 1981
  • 145 years in use
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How popular is Clinton?

Clinton is a boys' name, and has been in the record since the data starts in 1880. It has been given to 97,911 children — the 320th most common boys' name on record.

It has been slipping, down 42% on the previous decade. Its best single year was 1981, when 2,206 children were given it.

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1981Boys: 2,206Girls: 16

Nicknames

Common short forms: Clint.

Characteristics

  • 2 syllables
Phonetic detail
Pronunciations:
K L IH1 N T AH0 N
Stress pattern:
10
Syllables:
2

Stress digits mark unstressed (0), primary (1) and secondary (2) syllables.

Names like Clinton

Same first letter and syllable count, peaking around the same time.

Sibling names for Clinton

Names from the same era with a matching rhythm but a different initial.

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Clinton?
Clinton ranks 320th among boys' names in US records, with 97,911 births since 1880. Over the past decade it accounts for 1,379.
Is Clinton a unisex name?
No. Clinton is recorded almost entirely as a boys' name; births to the other gender are too few to register as a share.
When was Clinton most popular?
1981, when 2,206 children were given the name. It has been in use for 145 years and is still recorded as of 2024.
What are common nicknames for Clinton?
Clint. These are recorded as separate names in their own right, so each has its own page and its own popularity curve.