Total births
137
Unisex name · since 1932
Clydell
Clydell has 137 recorded births since 1932 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1950 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 137
- total births
- 1932–1998
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
137 boys have been named Clydell since 1932, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Clydell recorded 137 times among boys since 1932, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1932 to 1998.
- 137 total births
- 1932–1998 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
137 boys have been named Clydell since 1932, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1998.
- 137
- total births
- 1932–1998
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Clydell was born in this single decade.
1950
Single peak year
9 babies were named Clydell in 1950 - its busiest year on record.
Clydell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Clydell's full recorded timeline at 1954, 47% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 53% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1933, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1950 peak of 9 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Clydell at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1950
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1932
Clydell popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1932–1998
- Peak year (1950)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Clydell popularity over time - girls
83 total births recorded since 1919 (Clydell as girls' name)
Clydell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Clydell's strongest decade.
52 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Clydell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 18
1930s
18 births
- 1940s
1940s
27 births
- 1950s
1950s
52 births
- 1960s 19
1960s
19 births
- 1970s 10
1970s
10 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 52 births (38% of all-time use).
Clydell by state
Where Clydell concentrates geographically, total births since 1932
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 10 | 7.3% |
Louisiana share of Clydell's total US births 7.3%
10 of 137 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Clydell? ▼
Since 1932, Social Security records show 137 babies named Clydell. The most recent recorded year was 1998. Its busiest year on record was 1950, with 9 births.
When was Clydell most popular? ▼
Clydell was most popular in the 1950s decade with 52 total births. The single peak year was 1950.
Where is Clydell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Clydell are Louisiana (10 births).
Is Clydell a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Clydell is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 137 births, and as a girl's name it has 83 births.
How long has the name Clydell been used? ▼
Records for Clydell go back to 1932, giving 67 years of history through 1998.
What names are similar to Clydell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Clyde, Clydie, Clyne, Clynton, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Clydell's data
- Clydell's decade-level peak was the 1950s (52 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Clydells (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Clydell
Nearby Names Like Clydell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Clydell
Clyde Boy
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Clydie Boy
22 births
Clyne Boy
18 births
Clynton Boy
15 births
Clynt Boy
5 births
Compare Clydell side by side: Clydell vs Clyde Clydell vs Clydie Clydell vs Clyne
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1932–1998 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Clydell: Baby Name Since 1932 - 137 Births, Peak 1950." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/clydell. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Clydell draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.