Clover
Clover first appears in US records in 1897. It peaked in 2025, when 578 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 578.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Clover popular?
Near its peak Clover is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 2,432 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,611 | |
| 2000s | 579 | |
| 1990s | 81 | |
| 1980s | 83 | |
| 1970s | 197 | |
| 1960s | 67 | |
| 1950s | 106 | |
| 1940s | 80 | |
| 1930s | 74 | |
| 1920s | 137 | |
| 1910s | 143 | |
| 1900s | 45 | |
| 1890s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Clover mean?
Clover is an English nature name from the lucky three-leafed plant.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Clover mean?
Clover means The clover plant. Clover is an English nature name from the lucky three-leafed plant.
What is the origin of the name Clover?
Clover is of English origin.
How do you pronounce Clover?
Clover is pronounced “KLOH-ver.”
Is Clover a boy or a girl name?
Clover is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Clover a popular name right now?
Clover is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Clover?
In 2025, Clover ranked #517 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Clover most popular?
Clover was most popular in 2025, when about 578 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Clover?
Names similar to Clover include Marigold, Ensley, Primrose, Poppy, Cinder.
What names go well with Clover?
English names that pair well with Clover include Dorothy, Nancy, Edward, Joan, Mason.