Holding steady.
Popularity of Clotilde since 1885
Babies named Clotilde per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Clotilde's real moment was 1885.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 34 |
| 1890s | 52 |
| 1900s | 94 |
| 1910s | 196 |
| 1920s | 234 |
| 1930s | 152 |
| 1940s | 93 |
| 1950s | 76 |
| 1960s | 35 |
| 1970s | 32 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Clotilde is a name of Germanic origin, composed of elements meaning 'fame' and 'battle', reflecting a martial heritage. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1885, which also marked its peak year of usage. Despite a stable trajectory, the name has never ranked in the top 1000 since the Social Security Administration began tracking. Clotilde remains a rare but enduring choice, often associated with the French saint who played a key role in the Christianization of the Franks. Its melodic sound and historical depth appeal to parents seeking a distinctive name with European roots.
The name Clotilde derives from the Old High German elements *hlūd* meaning 'fame' and *hiltja* meaning 'battle', thus 'famous in battle'. It was borne by a 5th-century saint, Clotilde of Burgundy, who converted her husband, the Frankish king Clovis I, to Christianity, and is venerated in the Catholic Church. The name was common in medieval France and later spread to other European countries.
“Clotilde” around the world
Where Clotilde lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
90
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Clo, Tilde, Cloti
Variants: Clotilda, Chlothilde, Klotilde
Sibling names for Clotilde
Names that share Clotilde's style, for a brother or sister.
