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Clovis

Boy

Meaning of Clovis: German: 'renowned warrior'

Clovis is a boy's name most strongly associated with German naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 4545th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#4545

21 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

3,719

First recorded 1880 · peak 1923

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 7 babies1982: 10 babies1983: 12 babies1984: 13 babies1985: 9 babies1986: 12 babies1987: 10 babies1988: 6 babies1989: 6 babies1990: 6 babies19901991: 8 babies1992: 8 babies1993: 5 babies1994: 10 babies1995: 0 babies1996: 6 babies1997: 8 babies1998: 0 babies1999: 0 babies2000: 6 babies20002001: 0 babies2002: 10 babies2003: 0 babies2004: 9 babies2005: 8 babies2006: 8 babies2007: 6 babies2008: 6 babies2009: 5 babies2010: 6 babies20102011: 12 babies2012: 10 babies2013: 9 babies2014: 0 babies2015: 6 babies2016: 8 babies2017: 11 babies2018: 14 babies2019: 13 babies2020: 8 babies20202021: 19 babies2022: 16 babies2023: 5 babies2024: 12 babies2025: 21 babies
US babies named Clovis per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 21.

Gender split

83% boys · 17% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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