Rising since 1990, #517 for girls today.
Popularity of Clover since 1897
Babies named Clover per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 45 |
| 1910s | 143 |
| 1920s | 137 |
| 1930s | 74 |
| 1940s | 80 |
| 1950s | 106 |
| 1960s | 67 |
| 1970s | 197 |
| 1980s | 83 |
| 1990s | 81 |
| 2000s | 579 |
| 2010s | 1,611 |
| 2020s | 2,432 |
Meaning & origin
Clover is a botanical name that has been in occasional use since the late 19th century, first recorded in 1897. Its recent trajectory shows a steady rise since the 1990s, and it reached its peak rank of 517 in 2025. The name is most popular in states like Nebraska, Oregon, and West Virginia, reflecting a regional preference for nature-inspired names. With a one-in-2,781 rate of occurrence, Clover remains uncommon but familiar, carrying positive connotations of luck and natural beauty without being overly trendy.
Clover is taken directly from the English word for the plant, which derives from Old English clāfre. As a given name, it was rare before the 20th century but gained modest popularity in the late 1800s and saw a resurgence in the 1990s. Its appeal lies in its nature association and botanical charm, fitting a trend of plant-based names.
Where Clover is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Clo, Clovie, Vera
Sibling names for Clover
Names that share Clover's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Hazel, Ivy, Lily, Rose, Violet, Fern, Pepper, Sage, Larkyn, Saffron, Tansy, Vale, Valley, Dulse, Faun, Genever, Maize, Miel, Tangy, Clovia, Cozy, Patches
Brothers: Oliver, Jasper, Finn, Basil, Rowan, Bishop, Heath, Rock, Shade, Walden, Copper, Cotton, Rip, Trip, Elver, Huckleberry, Bannon, Field, Flynt, Leaf, Rainen, Tyme, Yarrow
