Clinton Oswald

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Clinton Oswald — hilltop town
98K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Clinton Oswald 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 Oswald: Oswald is a surname of Scottish, northern English, German and Swiss-German provenance. Origin of name The surname derives from the Anglo-Saxon personal name Oswald, in particular, King Oswald of Bernicia and later Northumbria. Bernicia consisted of what is now the Lothian and Borders areas of southern Scotland and the English counties of Northumberland and County Durham, while Northumbria was formed by uniting this kingdom with Deira (Yorkshire) to the south. As described by Bede, after his death in 642, Oswald soon came to be regarded as a saint. 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: Oswald

English

Oswald is a surname of Scottish, northern English, German and Swiss-German provenance. Origin of name The surname derives from the Anglo-Saxon personal name Oswald, in particular, King Oswald of Bernicia and later Northumbria. Bernicia consisted of what is now the Lothian and Borders areas of southern Scotland and the English counties of Northumberland and County Durham, while Northumbria was formed by uniting this kingdom with Deira (Yorkshire) to the south. As described by Bede, after his death in 642, Oswald soon came to be regarded as a saint.

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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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Numerology

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

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Oswald?
The surname Oswald originates from English. Oswald is a surname of Scottish, northern English, German and Swiss-German provenance. Origin of name The surname derives from the Anglo-Saxon personal name Oswald, in particular, King Oswald of Bernicia and later Northumbria. Bernicia consisted of what is now the Lothian and Borders areas of southern Scotland and the English counties of Northumberland and County Durham, while Northumbria was formed by uniting this kingdom with Deira (Yorkshire) to the south. As described by Bede, after his death in 642, Oswald soon came to be regarded as a saint.
How common is the surname Oswald?
The surname Oswald is shared by approximately 14K people worldwide.
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