Unisex · #9,631 in 2026

Clydell

Current Rank
#9,631
Peak Rank
#2,580 (1950)
Total Babies
137
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,926 (83 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,580 (137 total)
👦As Boy Name
1932
First Year
1998
Last Year
1950
Peak Year
#2580
Peak Rank
137
Total Count
22
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1919
First Year
1950
Last Year
1935
Peak Year
#2926
Peak Rank
83
Total Count
12
Years Active

The Story of Clydell

As a girl name

Clydell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1919, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1935, when 9 Clydells were born — ranking #2,926 that year. As of 2026, Clydell ranks #4,738 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 83 Clydells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Clydell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1932, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1950, when 9 Clydells were born — ranking #2,580 that year. As of 2026, Clydell ranks #9,631 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 137 Clydells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

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Names that sound like Clydell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Clydell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Claudel
  • Caudell
  • Codel
  • Codell
  • Clouding
  • Cladding
  • Glial
  • Glidewell
  • Cuddle
  • Coddle
  • Caudal
  • Cadle

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Clydell

What does the name Clydell mean?
Clydell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1932. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Clydell in 2026?
In 2026, Clydell ranks #9,631 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Clydell most popular?
Clydell reached its peak popularity in 1950, ranking #2,580 that year with 9 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Clydell most popular?
Clydell has historically been most popular in Louisiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Clydell.
Is Clydell a unisex name?
Yes — Clydell is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 38% of Clydells assigned female and 62% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Clydell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Clydell include Danna, Kanoa, Emre. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Clydell

Clydell is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1932 and has accumulated 137 births in the dataset. Clydell's peak popularity came in 1950 when it ranked #2,580. Use the chart and map above to compare Clydell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.