Clovis is a name of French origin, derived from the Germanic name "Chloudoveu," which means "famous warrior." This name has been closely associated with Clovis I, also known as Clovis the Frankish, who was the first king of the Franks and played a significant role in the expansion of the Merovingian dynasty. Clovis is considered one of the most important figures in early medieval history due to his military conquests and political alliances. The name has been popular throughout France's history and beyond, but it has become less common in recent years. Despite its historical significance, there are no specific holidays or special days associated with the name Clovis.
The statistics provided show the annual birth numbers of the name Clovis in the United States from 1910 to 1963. Over this period, there were a total of 627 babies named Clovis born in the U.S.
The highest number of births for the name Clovis occurred in 1923 with 31 births, followed by 26 births in both 1924 and 1925. The years with the lowest birth numbers were 1946 with 5 births and 1958 with 5 births.
From 1910 to 1937, there was a noticeable fluctuation in the number of babies named Clovis each year, ranging from a low of 7 births (in 1914) to a high of 31 births (in 1923). However, after 1937, the popularity of the name began to decline steadily, with only one year (1956) having more than 10 births for the name Clovis.
Overall, these statistics demonstrate that while the name Clovis was relatively popular in the early to mid-20th century in the United States, its usage as a baby name has since declined significantly.