Clyde Poulsen

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Clyde Poulsen — English
143K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Clyde Poulsen is a name that combines English origins. The first name Clyde is a masculine given name of English origin. Clyde Alwood (1895–1954), American college basketball player Clyde Alves, Canadian dancer, actor and singer Clyde Arbuckle (1903–1998), American historian Clyde Arwood (1901–1943), American man executed in Tennessee Clyde Ballard (born 1936), American businessman and former politician Clyde Barnhart (1895–1980), American baseball player Clyde Barfoot (1891–1971), American baseball player Clyde Barrow (1909–1934), of the infamous American criminal duo Bonnie and Clyde Clyde Beatty (1903–1965), American animal trainer and circus impresario Clyde F. Bel Jr. The surname Poulsen: Poulsen is a Danish patronymic surname meaning "son of Poul" (Danish version of Paul). The form Paulsen is a less common cognate. Aage Poulsen (1919–1998), Danish long-distance runner Anders Poulsen (ice hockey) (born 1991), Danish hockey player Andreas Poulsen (born 1999), Danish footballer Annette Poulsen (born 1969), Danish swimmer Christian Poulsen (born 1980), Danish professional football player Christian Poulsen (chess player) (1912–1981), Danish chess master Christian Poulsen (cyclist) (born 1979), Danish cyclist Christopher Poulsen (born 1981), Danish footballer Hanne Høegh Poulsen (bo. Clyde is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 143K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Clyde reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Clyde

English

Clyde Alwood (1895–1954), American college basketball player Clyde Alves, Canadian dancer, actor and singer Clyde Arbuckle (1903–1998), American historian Clyde Arwood (1901–1943), American man executed in Tennessee Clyde Ballard (born 1936), American businessman and former politician Clyde Barnhart (1895–1980), American baseball player Clyde Barfoot (1891–1971), American baseball player Clyde Barrow (1909–1934), of the infamous American criminal duo Bonnie and Clyde Clyde Beatty (1903–1965), American animal trainer and circus impresario Clyde F. Bel Jr.

Surname: Poulsen

Scandinavian

Poulsen is a Danish patronymic surname meaning "son of Poul" (Danish version of Paul). The form Paulsen is a less common cognate. Aage Poulsen (1919–1998), Danish long-distance runner Anders Poulsen (ice hockey) (born 1991), Danish hockey player Andreas Poulsen (born 1999), Danish footballer Annette Poulsen (born 1969), Danish swimmer Christian Poulsen (born 1980), Danish professional football player Christian Poulsen (chess player) (1912–1981), Danish chess master Christian Poulsen (cyclist) (born 1979), Danish cyclist Christopher Poulsen (born 1981), Danish footballer Hanne Høegh Poulsen (bo.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Clyde 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 Clyde by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Clyde Poulsen

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 Clyde Poulsen:

7
Expression Number

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

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Clyde?
The first name Clyde originates from English. Clyde Alwood (1895–1954), American college basketball player Clyde Alves, Canadian dancer, actor and singer Clyde Arbuckle (1903–1998), American historian Clyde Arwood (1901–1943), American man executed in Tennessee Clyde Ballard (born 1936), American businessman and former politician Clyde Barnhart (1895–1980), American baseball player Clyde Barfoot (1891–1971), American baseball player Clyde Barrow (1909–1934), of the infamous American criminal duo Bonnie and Clyde Clyde Beatty (1903–1965), American animal trainer and circus impresario Clyde F. Bel Jr.
When was Clyde most popular?
The name Clyde reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Poulsen?
The surname Poulsen originates from Scandinavian. Poulsen is a Danish patronymic surname meaning "son of Poul" (Danish version of Paul). The form Paulsen is a less common cognate. Aage Poulsen (1919–1998), Danish long-distance runner Anders Poulsen (ice hockey) (born 1991), Danish hockey player Andreas Poulsen (born 1999), Danish footballer Annette Poulsen (born 1969), Danish swimmer Christian Poulsen (born 1980), Danish professional football player Christian Poulsen (chess player) (1912–1981), Danish chess master Christian Poulsen (cyclist) (born 1979), Danish cyclist Christopher Poulsen (born 1981), Danish footballer Hanne Høegh Poulsen (bo.
What are the origins of the name Clyde Poulsen?
The name Clyde Poulsen combines two different traditions: the first name Clyde has English roots, while the surname Poulsen originates from Scandinavian.
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