Clinton
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Modern American ◈ 2 syllables
"Hilltop town"

From Modern American

Clinton means fenced settlement or hilltop town — from the Old English. Bill Clinton IS the 42nd President. George Clinton IS the father of funk — Parliament-Funkadelic. Clinton IS both presidential AND the most funky. Two syllables of the 42nd President, the father-of-funk, and Old English fenced-settlement.

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Clinton at a glance
MeaningHilltop town
OriginModern American
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#1380
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Why parents love Clinton
  • Bill Clinton IS the 42nd President.
  • George Clinton IS the father of funk — Parliament.
  • Two syllables with a strong, English sound: KLIN-ton.
  • Clinton IS presidential AND funky simultaneously.
  • The meaning fenced settlement IS protected.
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The vibe of Clinton
fenced settlementhilltop townOld EnglishBill ClintonPresidentGeorge ClintonfunkParliament
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Origin & history of Clinton
Old English (fenced settlement) → Clinton
1
Modern American roots
Clinton means fenced settlement. Bill IS the 42nd President. George IS the father of funk.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Old English; Bill Clinton (born 1946); George Clinton (born 1941).
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Today
Clinton remains a beloved choice, ranking #1380 in the US. 97,911 babies have been named Clinton since 1880.
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How popular is Clinton?
1981 peak year
Clinton reached its widest reach during the 1980s. In 1981, 2,206 babies received the name (ranked #124). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1380), with about 138 babies given the name annually. Clinton has been declining in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 97,911 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
2,206 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #124)
138 Avg. per year
(last decade)
1,380 Total registrations
last 10 years
97,911 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,380) Moderate
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Clinton
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.

Clinton's Life Path 8 is the achiever's number — presidential-funk achievement. People named Clinton tend to be strong, dual, and gifted at being presidential AND the father of funk.

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Presidential AND father of funk
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Bill-42nd
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George-Parliament
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Fenced-settlement
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English-protected
C3
L3
I9
N5
T2
O6
N5
Sum: 33 → Life path 6
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Personality of Clinton
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Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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