Clinton
Clinton: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈklɪn.tn̩/ · /klɪn.tən/
Meaning and origin of Clinton
Root meaning: “enclosure, homestead, town”
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of 19th century and later usage.
Etymology
(English habitational surname): A habitational surname, derived from places named Glinton ("town on a hill") or Glympton ("settlement on the River Glyme"), from Old English [Term?] + tun (“enclosure, homestead, town”), equivalent to the modern -ton. * (given name): Derived from the surnames. * (DeWitt County): Named after DeWitt Clinton.
How popular is Clinton?
Since 1880, 438 girls and 97,567 boys in the U.S. have been named Clinton (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2207 in 1928. Its highest rank for boys was #124 in 1981. In 2025, 94 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Clinton FAQ
What does the name Clinton mean?
Clinton traces back to a root meaning "enclosure, homestead, town". A male given name transferred from the surname, of 19th century and later usage. (English habitational surname): A habitational surname, derived from places named Glinton ("town on a hill") or Glympton ("settlement on the River Glyme"), from Old English [Term?] + tun (“enclosure, homestead, town”), equivalent to the modern -ton. * (given name): Derived from the surnames. * (DeWitt County): Named after DeWitt Clinton.
What is the origin of the name Clinton?
Clinton is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Clinton?
Since 1880, 438 girls and 97,567 boys in the U.S. have been named Clinton (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2207 in 1928. Its highest rank for boys was #124 in 1981. In 2025, 94 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Clinton a boy or girl name?
Clinton is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 438 girls and 97,567 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.