Clive

Clive is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 73 boys in the United States.

Clive at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Clive

Clive belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Clive first appears in Social Security records in 1885. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #764 in 1906, and in 2024 73 babies received the name — 3,279 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Clive in US records

First recorded (US)
1885
Best US rank
#764 in 1906
Peak year
2016
Babies named Clive in 2024
73
Total since 1880
3,279

Clive in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#788 in 1997
Babies named Clive in 2024
9
Total since 1996
225

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Clive mean?

The meaning of Clive is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Clive a boy or girl name?

Clive is a boy name. In 2024, 73 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Clive?

Clive comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Clive?

Clive first appears in US records in 1885. Its best-ever ranking was #764 in 1906, and 73 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].