Settlement on a hill; town on the River Glyme
Derived from an English surname, Clinton originally referred to a 'settlement on a hill' or a town located on the River Glyme in Oxfordshire. It transitioned from a surname to a given name in the 19th century, often used to honor prominent political figures. While it was a staple of the mid-20th century, it has become quite rare in recent decades.
Less common today
Clinton isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #191 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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