Clote, of Germanic origin, is a rare and unique given name. Derived from the Germanic elements 'hlod' meaning 'fame' and 'þeud' meaning 'people', it translates to 'famous among the people'. Clote was occasionally used in medieval Europe but has since fallen out of common usage. Today, it remains an uncommon choice, perhaps selected for its distinctive sound or historical significance.
The name Clote saw a peak in usage with 6 births in 1928, while other years had 5 births each (1925 and 1936). Overall, there were 16 recorded births of the name Clote during this period.