Clover
Meaningclover plant · English
- US rank
- #517
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #517 in 2025
578 babies were named Clover in the US in 2025. It has climbed 550 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1897–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Clover you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,781 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Clover, 578 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Clover would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryClover first shows up in US birth records in 1897, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 128 years since.
- Best yearClover is at its all-time high right now: #517 in 2025.
- Then vs nowClover is 41× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 113,636 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 2,781.
- TrendClover has climbed 550 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #517. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedClover is most popular in Nebraska, where it ranks #200, followed by Oregon (#243) and Utah (#287). It's in the top 1,000 in 34 states.
- MeaningIn English, Clover means “clover plant”.
About the name Clover
Clover is a girl name of Old English origin meaning “clover plant”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ver”. US birth records list Clover for girls from 1897 to 2025, in 111 of those 129 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #517 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #517, with 578 babies.
Origin:Old English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 7.1 | 140,845 girls |
| 1900s | 15 | 66,890 girls |
| 1910s | 18 | 54,735 girls |
| 1920s | 11 | 87,566 girls |
| 1930s | 7.0 | 143,885 girls |
| 1940s | 5.5 | 183,486 girls |
| 1950s | 5.6 | 178,253 girls |
| 1960s | 3.6 | 277,778 girls |
| 1970s | 13 | 76,104 girls |
| 1980s | 4.9 | 203,252 girls |
| 1990s | 4.6 | 218,341 girls |
| 2000s | 31 | 32,185 girls |
| 2010s | 92 | 10,832 girls |
| 2020s | 250 | 3,996 girls |
More Old English girl names
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Hazel · hazel tree
- Girl name: Ivy · ivy plant
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Audrey · noble strength
- Unisex name: Quinn · descendant of Conn
- Unisex name: Hadley · heather meadow
- Girl name: Summer · summer
Questions about the name Clover
What does the name Clover mean?
Clover means “clover plant” in English.
What is the origin of the name Clover?
Clover has Old English roots in our records. Other Old English names include Evelyn, Hazel, Ivy.
Is Clover a boy or girl name?
Clover is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Clover?
Clover ranked #517 for US girls in 2025, given to 578 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#517).