Boy · #4,378 in 2026

Klyde

Name: Popularity of the name Klyde in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Klyde, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,378

Peak Rank

#3,497 (2020)

Total Babies

326

5-Yr Trend

-2%

2009

First Year

2026

Last Year

2020

Peak Year

#3497

Peak Rank

326

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Klyde

Klyde first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2009, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 31 Klydes were born — ranking #3,497 that year. As of 2026, Klyde ranks #4,378 for baby boys with 24 births, holding steady (-2%). In total, more than 326 Klydes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Klyde

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

Clyde
Kleid
Cloud
Clad
Clod
Clawed
Claude
Claud
Clud
Clued
Clade
Cloyd

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Klyde

What does the name Klyde mean?

Klyde is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2009. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Klyde in 2026?

In 2026, Klyde ranks #4,378 among boys' names in the U.S., with 24 babies given the name that year.

When was Klyde most popular?

Klyde reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #3,497 that year with 31 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Klyde most popular?

Klyde has historically been most popular in California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Klyde.

Is Klyde a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Klyde is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Klyde?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Klyde include Kendrik, Oisin, Jordany. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Klyde

Klyde is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2009 and has accumulated 326 births in the dataset. Klyde's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #3,497. Use the chart and map above to compare Klyde'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.