Clinton, a unisex given name of American origin, was popularized by President William Jefferson Clinton, who served two terms from 1993 to 2001. Prior to his presidency, the name had been used infrequently in the United States. It is derived from the English surname Clinton, which originally denoted someone from Clint, a village in Lincolnshire, England. In some cases, Clinton may also be considered a variant of the female given name Clarissa. The name reached its peak popularity during President Clinton's tenure, ranking as high as number 402 for boys and number 639 for girls in the United States in 1995.
"Clintin was a popular baby name between 1972 and 1990, with the highest number of births occurring in 1985 at seven babies named Clintin that year."