Clovis Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: CLOH-vis //ˈkloʊ.vɪs//
Origin: Latin; Germanic
Meaning: Latin: 'famous warrior'; Germanic: 'glory'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Clovis originates from the Germanic name Chlodovech, which is composed of the elements "hlud" meaning "famous" and "wig" meaning "warrior". This name evolved through various linguistic stages, first appearing in Old High German as Chlodovech, which was later Latinized to Clodoveus.
The name entered the English language through the Old French form Clovis, particularly after the establishment of the Frankish kingdom in the late 5th century. The transition from Germanic to Latin and then to French reflects the historical interactions and cultural exchanges in medieval Europe.
Clovis I, who reigned from 481 to 511, is a significant historical figure associated with this name. He was the first king of the Franks to unite all of the Frankish tribes under one ruler and is often credited with laying the foundations for the future Kingdom of France.
His conversion to Christianity around 496, as recorded by Gregory of Tours, marked a pivotal moment in the history of France, as it aligned the Frankish kingdom with the Roman Catholic Church, influencing the religious landscape of the region for centuries. The name Clovis carries cultural resonance as a symbol of unity and leadership in early medieval Europe.
It is often associated with themes of strength and valor, reflective of its etymological roots. The name has also been linked to various historical and legendary figures in French history, reinforcing its significance.
Additionally, the diminutive form Clovisette has been used in some contexts, although it is less common. Overall, Clovis embodies a rich historical legacy that has endured through the ages.
Famous people named Clovis
In this section, you will find notable people named Clovis. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Clovis who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Clovis I is a king best known for founding the Merovingian dynasty and uniting the Frankish tribes.
Clovis II is a king best known for being a Merovingian ruler of the Franks during the 7th century.
Fictional characters named Clovis
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Clovis is a fictional character from the novel The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle. He is a charming and somewhat bumbling prince who aids the unicorn in her quest.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Clovis was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Clovis has ranked as high as #768 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Alabama.
In the past 5 years the name Clovis has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Clovis is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Clovis was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Clovis (2018)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Clovis.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1972 | 15 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1964 | 21 |
| 1963 | 20 |
| 1962 | 24 |
| 1961 | 22 |
| 1960 | 14 |
| 1959 | 23 |
| 1958 | 21 |
| 1957 | 38 |
| 1956 | 23 |
| 1955 | 23 |
| 1954 | 28 |
| 1953 | 24 |
| 1952 | 25 |
| 1951 | 38 |
| 1950 | 27 |
| 1949 | 26 |
| 1948 | 39 |
| 1947 | 36 |
| 1946 | 43 |
| 1945 | 32 |
| 1944 | 30 |
| 1943 | 26 |
| 1942 | 43 |
| 1941 | 42 |
| 1940 | 42 |
| 1939 | 32 |
| 1938 | 34 |
| 1937 | 53 |
| 1936 | 37 |
| 1935 | 63 |
| 1934 | 62 |
| 1933 | 58 |
| 1932 | 40 |
| 1931 | 47 |
| 1930 | 66 |
| 1929 | 65 |
| 1928 | 58 |
| 1927 | 55 |
| 1926 | 63 |
| 1925 | 62 |
| 1924 | 72 |
| 1923 | 70 |
| 1922 | 68 |
| 1921 | 62 |
| 1920 | 78 |
| 1919 | 65 |
| 1918 | 68 |
| 1917 | 84 |
| 1916 | 63 |
| 1915 | 65 |
| 1914 | 64 |
| 1913 | 40 |
| 1912 | 36 |
| 1911 | 13 |
| 1910 | 13 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1908 | 12 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1906 | 8 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1904 | 12 |
| 1903 | 12 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1900 | 6 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1897 | 7 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1893 | 9 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1888 | 7 |
| 1880 | 7 |