Rising since 2009, #5,045 for boys today.
Popularity of Klyde since 2009
Babies named Klyde per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 154 |
| 2020s | 138 |
Meaning & origin
Klyde is a modern respelling of the established Scottish name Clyde, first recorded in U.S. data in 2009. Its peak year of usage was 2020, and the name has followed a consistently rising trajectory since its debut. Though the base name Clyde has deep roots in Scottish topography, Klyde is a very recent innovation: in its first recorded year, only a handful of boys received the name, and its 1-in-89,899 frequency (as of 2023) places it well outside the top 4,000. The 'K' substitution gives the name a brisk, distinctive edge while preserving the familiar sound. As a spelling variant of a well-known place name, Klyde offers a contemporary twist on a traditional favorite, appealing to parents who want something that feels both fresh and grounded.
Klyde is a modern spelling variant of the name Clyde, which originates from the River Clyde in Scotland. The river's name is of ancient origin, possibly from a Celtic root meaning 'holy' or 'loud, noisy.' The name Clyde came into use as a given name in the 19th century, and Klyde emerged as a phonetically rendered alternative in the 21st century.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Clyde
Sibling names for Klyde
Names that share Klyde's style, for a brother or sister.
