Holding steady.
Popularity of Clent since 1915
Babies named Clent per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1970, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Clent's real moment was 1918.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 21 |
| 1920s | 33 |
| 1930s | 35 |
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 23 |
| 1960s | 34 |
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Clent is an extremely rare given name with early 20th-century roots in the United States. First recorded in 1915, it reached its peak usage in 1918, but has since maintained a stable, minimal presence. The name is likely derived from the English surname and place name Clent, thought to mean 'hill' in Old English. With no top state concentrations and a one-in-N statistic that is effectively zero, Clent remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique name with historical depth. Its trajectory has been stable, reflecting sporadic but consistent use over the decades.
Clent is likely a transferred use of the English surname, which originates from the village of Clent in Worcestershire. The place name is believed to come from Old English *clente*, meaning 'hill' or 'slope'. The name has seen occasional use as a given name, particularly in the early 20th century.
Sibling names for Clent
Names that share Clent's style, for a brother or sister.
