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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Clovis — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Clover|Clutch
GermanicBoy↑↑ Surging

Clovis

KLOH-vis · 2 syllables

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#7311
↑↑ Surging
#7311
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 10
Peak rank
#4962 in 2021
5yr change
+5257 ranks
Birth frequency
3.1 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #7311 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Germanic boy names
Clovis

Popularity score: 10  ·  SSA Rank: #7311

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+5257 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
16 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
GermanicFrankishHistoricalRoyalClassicStrong2-syllableRareBoy-codedEuropeanRegal
Character
bold leadershipstrategic mindfierce determinationkingly presencewarrior spirit
STRONG
High confidence

Clovis is a Germanic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #7311 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +5257 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#7311 · very rare
Clovis at a Glance
Meaning:From Germanic 'hlod' (famous) and 'wig' (warrior). Name of early Frankish kings, notably Clovis I who founded the Merovingian dynasty.
Language root:Frankish · Old German
Peak rank:#4962 in 2021
5yr change:+5257 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Clovis I
Frankish King, founder of Merovingian dynasty
Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Clovis
AlaricGretaOttoIrisHenrikVeraUlrichAstrid◈
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↓ Declining
Ragnar
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↓ Fading
Soren◈
Scandinavian · #571
→ Stable
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Magnus
Latin · #749
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Clovis · Overview
Summary

Clovis is a Germanic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #7311 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 17/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Clovis scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 5257 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Classic · Regal · Strong character
Clovis carries a bold, grounded, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Clovis is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
clovis.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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