4,862births recorded
9Countries
1Variants
1947Peak · South Australia
#2390United States 2025
Clive is a boy name family recorded 4,862 times in 9 countries since 1885. It ranks highest today in the United States (#2390 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in South Australia in 1947, at 91.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Clive
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clive | English | 3,336 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2390 | 1906 | ▼ 23 % |
| Clive | English | 766 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 1978 | – |
| Clive | English | 286 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1936 | – |
| Clive | English | 188 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 1997 | – |
| Clive | English | 158 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | – | 1947 | – |
| Clive | English | 47 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1934 | – |
Questions about Clive
How popular is the name Clive?
In 2025 it ranked #2390 in the United States. Official registers record 4,862 births across 9 countries.
When was Clive most popular?
It peaked in South Australia in 1947, at 91.2 births per 100,000.
Is Clive a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Clive is a boy name.