Total births
626
Girls' name · since 1900
Clydia
Since 1900, U.S. Social Security records show 626 babies named Clydia, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 626
- total births
- 1900–1972
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Clydia is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 626 have been recorded since 1900.
Social Security Administration records show Clydia recorded 626 times among girls since 1900, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1900 to 1972.
- 626 total births
- 1900–1972 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
626 girls have been named Clydia since 1900, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1972.
- 626
- total births
- 1900–1972
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Clydia was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
25 babies were named Clydia in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Clydia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Clydia splits its recorded history at 1935: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1909 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1923 peak of 25 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Clydia at a glance
Last recorded 1972Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1900
Clydia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1900–1972
- Peak year (1923)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 73 years of records
Clydia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Clydia's strongest decade.
150 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Clydia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 17
1900s
17 births
- 1910s
1910s
96 births
- 1920s
1920s
124 births
- 1930s
1930s
128 births
- 1940s
1940s
150 births
- 1950s
1950s
86 births
- 1960s 18
1960s
18 births
- 1970s 7
1970s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 150 births (24% of all-time use).
How Clydia compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Clydia's total volume
Clydia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Clydia by state
Where Clydia concentrates geographically, total births since 1900
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #2 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 0.8% |
North Carolina share of Clydia's total US births 0.8%
Even split
5 of 626 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Clydia? ▼
Since 1900, Social Security records show 626 babies named Clydia. The most recent recorded year was 1972. Its busiest year on record was 1923, with 25 births.
When was Clydia most popular? ▼
Clydia was most popular in the 1940s decade with 150 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Clydia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Clydia are North Carolina (5 births), South Carolina (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Clydia been used? ▼
Clydia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1900, spanning 73 years of data through 1972.
What names are similar to Clydia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Clyde, Clydie, Clyda, Clydene, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Clydia's data
- Clydia's decade-level peak was the 1940s (150 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Clydias (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Clydia
Nearby Names Like Clydia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Clydia
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Clydie Girl
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Clyda Girl
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Clydene Girl
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Clytie Girl
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Compare Clydia side by side: Clydia vs Clyde Clydia vs Clydie Clydia vs Clyda
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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, 1900–1972 (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. "Clydia: Baby Name Since 1900 - 626 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/clydia. 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 Clydia 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.