girl's name
Clotilda
kloh-TIL-duh (English)
- Origin German
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 497
Clotilda is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1961 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Clotilda is a name of German origin.
- Peaked in 1916, when 24 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1888.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Clotilda Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 44 |
| 1900s | 55 |
| 1910s | 157 |
| 1920s | 132 |
| 1930s | 77 |
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 5 |
How Popular Is Clotilda?
In 1961, Clotilda was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Clotilda
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Clotilda Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Clotilda over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Clotilda
- English kloh-TIL-duh
Sibling Names for Clotilda
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Clotilda — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Clotilda
How popular is the name Clotilda?
In 1961, Clotilda was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Clotilda a girl's or a boy's name?
Clotilda is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Clotilda?
Clotilda has 3 syllables.
When was Clotilda most popular?
Clotilda peaked in 1916, when 24 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.