Holding steady.
Popularity of Clytie since 1886
Babies named Clytie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Clytie's real moment was 1886.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 13 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 33 |
| 1910s | 98 |
| 1920s | 85 |
| 1930s | 48 |
| 1940s | 24 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Clytie is a rare Greek mythological name that first entered US records in 1886, its peak year of usage, though it has never ranked in the top 1000. The name has maintained a stable trajectory, meaning its usage has not varied dramatically over time. Most often associated with the nymph who was turned into a sunflower, Clytie offers a poetic botanical connection without being widely used, making it a distinctive choice for parents drawn to classical mythology.
Clytie comes from Greek mythology, where Klytie (Κλυτίη) was a water nymph who loved the sun god Helios. Her name may derive from the Greek word 'klytos,' meaning famous or glorious. In most versions of the myth, she was transformed into a sunflower or heliotrope, always turning toward the sun. The name has been used in the English-speaking world since the 19th century, often as a classical literary choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cly
Variants: Clytia
Sibling names for Clytie
Names that share Clytie's style, for a brother or sister.
