Holding steady.
Popularity of Klinton since 1965
Babies named Klinton per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1992, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Klinton's real moment was 1981.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 132 |
| 1980s | 242 |
| 1990s | 137 |
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 27 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Klinton is a modern respelling of the English surname Clinton, first recorded as a given name in the United States in 1965. While it has never been a common name, its peak usage occurred in 1981, reflecting a period when surname-inspired first names were gaining popularity. The standard spelling Clinton has been far more prevalent, with Klinton representing a minor variant choice. The name's trajectory has been stable, with occasional sporadic use but never reaching the top ranks. The original surname Clinton has deep roots in English place names, specifically from settlements in Oxfordshire and Yorkshire. As a given name, Klinton appeals to parents seeking a distinctive twist on a familiar surname, though it remains an uncommon choice.
Klinton is a respelling of the English surname Clinton, which is of Old English origin. The name Clinton derives from place names in England, such as Glympton in Oxfordshire, meaning 'settlement on the River Glyme', or from Clint in Yorkshire, meaning 'headland settlement'. The surname was borne by prominent American political families, including the Clintons, and its adoption as a given name reflects a broader trend of using surnames as first names in English-speaking countries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kli, Klin
Variants: Clinton
Sibling names for Klinton
Names that share Klinton's style, for a brother or sister.
