Klinton
Every Klinton since 1965 — 580 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Klinton
Klinton is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1965, 580 American babies have been named Klinton. Its peak came in 1992, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Klinton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Klinton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #13,277 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #10,272 |
| 2015 | 5 | #13,164 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | #13,342 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13,454 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 6 | #11,815 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,385 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13,143 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,510 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,723 |
| 1990 | 31 | #2,287 |
| 1985 | 15 | #3,157 |
| 1980 | 29 | #1,939 |
| 1975 | 15 | #2,704 |
| 1970 | 9 | #3,412 |
| 1965 | 5 | #4,212 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Klinton in 2025?
Klinton did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Klinton?
580 babies have been named Klinton in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Klinton most popular?
Klinton peaked in 1992, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Klinton a boy or girl name?
Klinton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Klinton rising or falling?
Klinton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.