Total births
15
Boys' name · since 1931
Clynton
Since 1931, U.S. Social Security records show 15 babies named Clynton, peaking in 1931. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 15
- total births
- 1931–1991
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
15 boys have been named Clynton since 1931, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Clynton has 15 recorded births among boys since 1931, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1930s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1931 to 1991.
- 15 total births
- 1931–1991 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
15 boys have been named Clynton since 1931, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1991.
- 15
- total births
- 1931–1991
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Clynton was born in this single decade.
1931
Single peak year
5 babies were named Clynton in 1931 - its busiest year on record.
Clynton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Clynton's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1931, with only 5 births recorded.
Clynton at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1931
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1931
Clynton popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1931–1991
- Peak year (1931)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 61 years of records
Clynton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Clynton's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Clynton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s
1930s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 5 births (33% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Clynton? ▼
Since 1931, Social Security records show 15 babies named Clynton. The most recent recorded year was 1991. Its busiest year on record was 1931, with 5 births.
When was Clynton most popular? ▼
Clynton was most popular in the 1930s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1931.
How long has the name Clynton been used? ▼
Records for Clynton go back to 1931, giving 61 years of history through 1991.
What names are similar to Clynton? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Clyde, Clydell, Clydie, Clyne, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Clynton's data
- Clynton's usage has stayed within range of its 1930s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 1990s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Clynton
Nearby Names Like Clynton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Clynton
Clyde Boy
#728 144,994 births
Clydell Boy
137 births
Clydie Boy
22 births
Clyne Boy
18 births
Clynt Boy
5 births
Compare Clynton side by side: Clynton vs Clyde Clynton vs Clydell Clynton vs Clydie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1931–1991 (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. "Clynton: Baby Name Since 1931 - 15 Births, Peak 1931." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/clynton. 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 Clynton 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.