Holding steady.
Popularity of Clydell since 1919
Babies named Clydell per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1950, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Clydell's real moment was 1935.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7 | 0 |
| 1920s | 5 | 0 |
| 1930s | 43 | 18 |
| 1940s | 22 | 27 |
| 1950s | 6 | 52 |
| 1960s | 0 | 19 |
| 1970s | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Clydell first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1932, a time when compound names were often created by blending two familiar sounds. Its peak year was 1935, when it reached its highest recorded usage, though it has never been common. The name has remained in steady but rare use through the present day, with a stable trajectory showing modest occasional births. As a modern coinage, Clydell does not have a deep historical or linguistic root, but its construction from elements like Clyde and Dell gives it a familiar yet distinct quality. It has been recorded as a unisex name, though historically more frequent for boys.
Clydell is a modern coinage from the early 20th century, most likely formed by blending the names Clyde and Dell. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1932 and enjoyed modest use during the 1930s, with its peak year in 1935. The name has remained in consistent but rare use since then, reflecting a pattern of combining two existing names to create a distinctive new one.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Clyde, Dell
Sibling names for Clydell
Names that share Clydell's style, for a brother or sister.
