Klover
Primarily a girl's name of Old English origin with 544 recorded births. Also given to 13 boys.
Meaning & Origin
Klover is a two-syllable girl's name with a active, energetic sound — often found in English occupational-style names. With 544 recorded U.S. births since 2002, it sits in a sweet spot: recognizable enough to be a real name, uncommon enough to turn heads.
In the most recent SSA release, Klover ranks #1765 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Klover is a girl's and boy's baby name of Old English origin, a variant spelling of Clover, from the Old English clafre meaning the familiar flowering plant — a symbol of good luck and the pastoral English countryside. The K-spelling gives it a slightly edgier visual identity.
About 544 U.S. births are recorded — a genuinely rare nature name. Klover appeals to parents who love botanical names with a lucky, cheerful meaning, and who want a spelling that stands apart from the crowd.
EtymologyShow more
Klover is cataloged under the Old English naming tradition. Names from the Old English tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Klover has been recorded as a girl's name since 2002, with 544 total births. Browse the Old English names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Klover climbed 13412 spots in the last 20 years — from #15177 to #1765.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 371 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 134 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 39 | — |
The Story of Klover
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Klover is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Klover are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Klover?
Only about 1 in every 31,579 babies born in 2024 was named Klover — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2002, peaked in the 2020s with 371 births that decade.
Klover by the numbers
- Would fill 11 school buses
- Meeting one Klover per day would take 1.5 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(21 years, 2002–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 114 | #1765 |
| 2023 | 92 | #2096 |
| 2022 | 72 | #2504 |
| 2021 | 53 | #3089 |
| 2020 | 40 | #3714 |
| 2019 | 26 | #5107 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7259 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12233 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9164 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6861 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10571 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10650 |
| 2012 | 10 | #10878 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8921 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10156 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11991 |
| 2008 | 9 | #12139 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19160 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17945 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15177 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Klover as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Klover has also been given to 13 boys in the U.S. since 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2002–2024