Clinton

Meaning of Clinton

It means 'settlement on the Clun River' or 'from the estate of Cliton'. This refers to a place or family estate.

Clinton has Old English roots — browse every Old English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Clinton

After ranking as high as #632 in 2000, Clinton has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Clinton

• Bill Clinton
  Former U.S. President
• George Clinton
  Legendary funk music icon
• Clinton Kelly
  Popular TV host, author
• Clinton Portis
  Former NFL star running back
• Clinton Davisson
  Nobel Prize-winning physicist

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Questions about the name Clinton

What does the name Clinton mean?

Clinton means it means 'settlement on the clun river' or 'from the estate of cliton'. this refers to a place or family estate, and it comes from Old English origins.

Is Clinton a boy's or a girl's name?

Clinton is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Clinton?

Clinton did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Clinton most popular?

Clinton peaked at #632 in 2000.