Clive is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #788 in 1997 with 20 recorded births. This places Clive in the top 21% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 20 births ranking #788. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 25.0%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 15,722 boys born was named Clive. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.