Clive
4 countries#2390 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Clive was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,336 births recorded 1885–2025 · currently #2390 · peaked in 2016 with 85 births
Most common in: New York, California, Texas, Washington, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
246 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 1997 with 20 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
208 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3990 · peaked in 1997 with 20 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
38 births recorded 1974–2013 · peaked in 1974 with 9 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
13 births recorded 1975–2000 · peaked in 1996 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Clive’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2932 | — |
| 2007 | #2684 | ↑248 |
| 2008 | #2542 | ↑142 |
| 2009 | #2320 | ↑222 |
| 2010 | #2262 | ↑58 |
| 2011 | #2376 | ↓114 |
| 2012 | #2049 | ↑327 |
| 2013 | #2278 | ↓229 |
| 2014 | #1884 | ↑394 |
| 2015 | #1815 | ↑69 |
| 2016 | #1788 | ↑27 |
| 2017 | #2065 | ↓277 |
| 2018 | #1838 | ↑227 |
| 2019 | #2188 | ↓350 |
| 2020 | #2392 | ↓204 |
| 2021 | #2096 | ↑296 |
| 2022 | #2493 | ↓397 |
| 2023 | #2480 | ↑13 |
| 2024 | #2042 | ↑438 |
| 2025 | #2390 | ↓348 |
Frequently asked questions about Clive
Is Clive a popular name?
Yes — Clive currently ranks #2390 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Clive more common for boys or girls?
Clive is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Clive most popular?
Clive peaked in 2016 in United States, with 85 recorded births that year.
Is Clive rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Clive’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #936 in 1885 to #2390 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Clive?
At least 3,595 babies have been recorded with the name Clive across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Clive popular in more than one country?
Yes — Clive appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Clive?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Clive include Bowman, Brayson, Deklan, Deonte.
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