Holding steady.
Popularity of Clydene since 1916
Babies named Clydene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 |
| 1920s | 65 |
| 1930s | 118 |
| 1940s | 145 |
| 1950s | 91 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Clydene is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1916, with its peak popularity occurring in 1929. Since then, its usage has remained stable but very low, never breaking into the top 1000 names. The name is likely a 20th-century elaboration of Clyde, the Scottish river name, or a variant of Claudine. The 1920s decade saw the highest concentration of Clydenes, though it never reached widespread popularity. Its top states are not recorded, indicating usage was scattered across the country. Clydene remains an uncommon choice, appealing to those seeking a distinctive vintage name with a soft, melodic sound.
Clydene is likely a 20th-century feminine elaboration of the name Clyde, which is derived from the River Clyde in Scotland. The name Clyde gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and Clydene appears as a variant form, possibly influenced by names like Claudine (Latin, meaning 'lame'). It was recorded in the United States as early as 1916, with a peak in 1929.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Clyde, Dene, Cly
Variants: Clydine
Sibling names for Clydene
Names that share Clydene's style, for a brother or sister.
