Holding steady.
Popularity of Clydie since 1892
Babies named Clydie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Clydie's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 11 |
| 1900s | 80 |
| 1910s | 170 |
| 1920s | 230 |
| 1930s | 155 |
| 1940s | 127 |
| 1950s | 69 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Clydie is a rare feminine name that saw its peak usage in 1907, the year it reached its highest recorded count in U.S. birth data. The name first appeared in 1892 and has been in steady decline since the 1910s, currently falling below the threshold for ranking. Its trajectory is stable, meaning it has not seen a revival in recent decades. While its exact etymology is uncertain, it is likely a diminutive or variant of either Clyde, from the Scottish river, or Claudia, from the Latin clan name. Clydie never achieved widespread popularity, and its usage has been confined to a small number of births. No top states are associated with the name, reflecting its rarity across the country. For parents seeking an uncommon vintage name with a soft, feminine sound, Clydie offers a distinctive choice.
Clydie is a rare name most likely derived from Clyde, the name of a major river in Scotland, which itself may be of Celtic origin. Alternatively, it could be a diminutive of Claudia, the feminine form of the Roman clan name Claudius, meaning 'lame'. The name saw modest use in the early 20th century in the United States but has since become extremely uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Clyde, Dee
Sibling names for Clydie
Names that share Clydie's style, for a brother or sister.
