Clinton
How to say it: KLIN-tun · /ˈklɪntən/
English surname and place name meaning 'settlement on the River Glyme' or 'hilltop settlement'.
Clinton was the 1,440th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 94 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are down about 52% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,761 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,440 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 94 |
| Share of births | 1 in 35,269 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | −52% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,761 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Clinton peaked in the 1970s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Clinton is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Clinton
- Clinton Davisson (1881–1958)American physicist
- Clinton Njie (born 1993)Cameroonian professional footballer
- Clinton Mata (born 1992)Angolan association football player
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