Clinton Davis

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Clinton Davis — hilltop town
98K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Clinton Davis is a name that combines English origins. The first name Clinton is a masculine given name of English origin. Clinton is a given name. It may be shortened informally to Clint. Notable people with the name include: Clinton Avery (born 1987), New Zealand racing cyclist Clinton Babbitt (1831–1907), American politician from Wisconsin Clinton Benjamin (died 2005), Nauruan politician Clinton Bennett (born 1955), British-American scholar of religions Clinton Black (1894–1963), American football guard Clinton Caldwell Boone (1872–1939), African-American minister, dentist and medical missionary Clinton D. The surname Davis: Davis is a surname of Welsh origin. It may be a corruption of Dyfed. Dyfed is recorded as a surname as late as the twelfth century, e.g. Gwynfard Dyfed, born 1175. Dafydd (generally translated into English as David) appears as a given name in the thirteenth century, e.g. Dafydd ap Gruffydd (1238–1283), Prince of Wales, and Dafydd ab Edmwnd (fl. c. 1450–1497), a Welsh poet. Alternatively, Davis may be a patronymic surname (son of David). Clinton is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 98K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Clinton reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Clinton

Meaning: hilltop town

English

Clinton is a given name. It may be shortened informally to Clint. Notable people with the name include: Clinton Avery (born 1987), New Zealand racing cyclist Clinton Babbitt (1831–1907), American politician from Wisconsin Clinton Benjamin (died 2005), Nauruan politician Clinton Bennett (born 1955), British-American scholar of religions Clinton Black (1894–1963), American football guard Clinton Caldwell Boone (1872–1939), African-American minister, dentist and medical missionary Clinton D.

Surname: Davis

Hebrew

Davis is a surname of Welsh origin. It may be a corruption of Dyfed. Dyfed is recorded as a surname as late as the twelfth century, e.g. Gwynfard Dyfed, born 1175. Dafydd (generally translated into English as David) appears as a given name in the thirteenth century, e.g. Dafydd ap Gruffydd (1238–1283), Prince of Wales, and Dafydd ab Edmwnd (fl. c. 1450–1497), a Welsh poet. Alternatively, Davis may be a patronymic surname (son of David).

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Clinton is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Clinton by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Clinton Davis

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Clinton Davis:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Clinton?
The first name Clinton originates from English. Clinton is a given name. It may be shortened informally to Clint. Notable people with the name include: Clinton Avery (born 1987), New Zealand racing cyclist Clinton Babbitt (1831–1907), American politician from Wisconsin Clinton Benjamin (died 2005), Nauruan politician Clinton Bennett (born 1955), British-American scholar of religions Clinton Black (1894–1963), American football guard Clinton Caldwell Boone (1872–1939), African-American minister, dentist and medical missionary Clinton D.
When was Clinton most popular?
The name Clinton reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Davis?
The surname Davis originates from Hebrew. Davis is a surname of Welsh origin. It may be a corruption of Dyfed. Dyfed is recorded as a surname as late as the twelfth century, e.g. Gwynfard Dyfed, born 1175. Dafydd (generally translated into English as David) appears as a given name in the thirteenth century, e.g. Dafydd ap Gruffydd (1238–1283), Prince of Wales, and Dafydd ab Edmwnd (fl. c. 1450–1497), a Welsh poet. Alternatively, Davis may be a patronymic surname (son of David).
What are the origins of the name Clinton Davis?
The name Clinton Davis combines two different traditions: the first name Clinton has English roots, while the surname Davis originates from Hebrew.
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