Clover Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Clover originates from the Middle English word for the clover plant, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune. It evolved from Old English and has remained consistent in form. The name reflects traits of whimsy and nature, though it does not have biblical significance. It gained popularity in the late 19th century and is currently viewed positively.
The name Clover is most popular in Oregon, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Clover has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Clover' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5779th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22675th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12120th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2105th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3432nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3796th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4162nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9069th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2681st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1023rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Clover' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Clover"
Pronunciation
/ˈkloʊvər/
Origin
Middle English
Etymology
The name Clover derives from the Old English word 'clāfre,' which refers to the clover plant, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune.
Meaning
prosperity, good fortune
Language Evolution
Old English: clāfre, Middle English: clover, Modern English: clover
Historical Usage
Clover gained popularity as a given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often associated with nature and positive connotations.
Variants & Derivatives
Clo, Clove
Modern Popularity & Image
Clover is perceived as a whimsical and nature-inspired name, often associated with growth and positivity.
Famous People
Clover Moore, Australian politician, Clover the dog, a famous rescue pet
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Clover"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Clover"
"Clover" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5779th of 7545 | 18 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7552nd of 7552 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 22675th of 24088 | 6 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 12120th of 23106 | 49 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2105th of 9107 | 298 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3432nd of 9204 | 129 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3796th of 12526 | 195 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4162nd of 19264 | 229 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 9069th of 27321 | 113 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2681st of 35406 | 978 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1023rd of 30306 | 3,105 |
Regional Popularity of "Clover" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Clover" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
95.13% 1347th/1416 |
- | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
73.54% 2974th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
90.11% 5692nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
62.59% 2868th/4582 |
57.77% 2983rd/5164 |
44.48% 3253rd/7313 |
30.00% 2239th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
25.73% 1025th/3984 |
27.55% 1236th/4487 |
16.18% 1104th/6822 |
14.31% 898th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Clover"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Clover" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.