US Popularity:3523
Origin:British
Meaning:bright stream
Clinton is a masculine place name born from the British village Glympton in Oxfordshire. The settlement was so named for its proximity to the River Glyme—itself stemming from an old Celtic word meaning "bright stream." Famous in many spheres, from presidential seats to directorial chairs, Clinton is fitting appellation for a sharp mind with an unlimited imagination.
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Famous People Named Clinton

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  • Bill Clinton
    United States President
  • George Clinton
    United States Vice President
  • Hillary Clinton
    United States First Lady

Clinton Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Clinton is currently #2914 on The Bump
Boy:Clinton is currently #910 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Clinton is currently #3523 in U.S. births
Boy:Clinton is currently #1133 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#3523
in 2023
- 574
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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