Clotilda

Clotilda is a girl's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Clotilda at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Clotilda

Clotilda belongs to the Spanish 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, Clotilda first appears in Social Security records in 1888. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #966 in 1893, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 497 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Clotilda in US records

First recorded (US)
1888
Best US rank
#966 in 1893
Peak year
1916
Total since 1880
497

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Clotilda mean?

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

Is Clotilda a boy or girl name?

Clotilda is a girl name.

What origin is the name Clotilda?

Clotilda comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Clotilda?

Clotilda first appears in US records in 1888. Its best-ever ranking was #966 in 1893, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.