girl's name
Clydia
KLID-ee-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 626
Clydia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1972 it was given to 7 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.
- Peaked in 1923, when 25 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1900.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Clydia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 17 |
| 1910s | 96 |
| 1920s | 124 |
| 1930s | 128 |
| 1940s | 150 |
| 1950s | 86 |
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 7 |
How Popular Is Clydia?
In 1972, Clydia was given to 7 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 Clydia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Clydia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Clydia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Clydia
- English KLID-ee-uh
Sibling Names for Clydia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Clydia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Clydia
How popular is the name Clydia?
In 1972, Clydia was given to 7 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 Clydia a girl's or a boy's name?
Clydia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Clydia?
Clydia has 3 syllables.
When was Clydia most popular?
Clydia peaked in 1923, when 25 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.