Clynton
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,763 in 1931
0 babies were named Clynton in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1931–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryClynton first shows up in US birth records in 1931, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 94 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1931, when it reached #3,763.
About the name Clynton
Clynton is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Clynton for boys from 1931 to 1991, in 3 of those 61 years. Its best year was 1931, when it ranked #3,763 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1991, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0.5 | 1,875,000 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1990s | 1.3 | 800,000 boys |
Other spellings of Clynton
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Clynton
What is the origin of the name Clynton?
Clynton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Clynton a boy or girl name?
Clynton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Clynton?
Clynton is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1991. It peaked at #3,763 in 1931.