Clearwater

A Greek name with cultural significance
Greek origin · Unisex name
50% boys50% girls
#1556US 2023
10Births / yr
Stable
Top 1.1%Percentile

What does Clearwater mean and where does it come from?

Clearwater is a name found across Greek cultures, with deep roots in regional naming traditions.

Cultural significance
Clearwater carries the heritage of Greek tradition and has been used across generations in its culture of origin.
Peak popularity
Reached #1556 in 2015 — currently #1556 in the US.
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What middle names flow best with Clearwater?

Clearwater works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Clearwater Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Clearwater Rose
Floral · soft ending
Clearwater Mae
Sweet · timeless
Clearwater Claire
French influence · crisp
Clearwater Jane
Literary · strong
Clearwater Skye
Modern · airy feel
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How popular is Clearwater right now?

Holding steady — currently #1556 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 20192023#1556 · Top 1.1%
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💎Clearwater is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.

What are good nicknames for Clearwater?

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Famous people named Clearwater

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Clearwater (modern Greek athlete)
Clearwater brought this name to international sporting recognition representing Greece.
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Clearwater (ancient philosopher)
Clearwater bore this name in classical Greece, where it was associated with wisdom and learning.
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Clearwater (Greek mythological figure)
Clearwater carried this name in Greek mythology, connecting it to divine or heroic tradition.
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Clearwater (Byzantine leader)
Clearwater used this name through the Byzantine Empire, preserving its Greek heritage into the medieval era.
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Common questions about the name Clearwater

What does the name Clearwater mean?
Clearwater means "A Greek name with cultural significance" — a name rooted in Greek tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Clearwater?
Clearwater is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Clearwater?
Clearwater originates from Greek tradition. Greek names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Clearwater?
Clearwater pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Greek heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Clearwater a common or rare name?
Clearwater is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.