Clive is a distinctive choice, ranked #2444 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Clive in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2444
About the Name Clive
Clive has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 509 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #788 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Clive is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Clive
Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Clive per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Clive in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Clive has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 509 places in the last five years. Its peak was #788 in 1997. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Clive is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Clive include: Clive Myrie — Clive Augustus Myrie is a British journalist, newsreader and presenter for the BBC.; Clive Davis — Clive Jay Davis is an American record producer, A&R executive, record executive, and lawyer.; Charly Clive — Charly Clive is an English actress..
Clive does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Clives in the wild.
9
UK babies named Clive (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 509 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Clive
Likely around 1 other Clive in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Clive
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Clive Augustus Myrie is a British journalist, newsreader and presenter for the BBC. He is one of the channel's chief news presenters and correspondents, as well as its election results presenter.
Clive Jay Davis is an American record producer, A&R executive, record executive, and lawyer. He has won five Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as a non-performer, in 2000.
Clive Christian, is a British designer best known for his designer kitchens and his creation of Clive Christian No. 1, the world's most expensive perfume.
Clive Frederick Palmer is an Australian billionaire businessman and politician. He has iron ore, nickel, and coal holdings, and owns various mining and resort businesses.
Robert Clive, 1st Baron Clive,, also known as Clive of India, was the first British Governor of the Bengal Presidency. Clive has been widely credited for laying the foundation of the British East India Company (EIC) rule in Bengal.
Henry Clive was an Australian-born magician, actor, graphic artist and illustrator who created illustrations for The American Weekly and cover series, which were posed for by screen celebrities.