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Clutch

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Clutch

Pronounced KLUTCH /ˈklʌtʃ/High

Meaning: The English word 'clutch' — to grip firmly, and, in modern slang, a 'clutch' performer who delivers in a decisive moment. A bold, single-beat word-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A one-beat name: Clutch — the English word 'clutch' (to grip; decisive) (said 'KLUTCH'). A bold English word-name, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningThe English word 'clutch' — to grip firmly, and, in modern slang, a 'clutch' performer who delivers in a decisive moment. A bold, single-beat word-name.
U.S. rank (2023)#12569 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 16
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201420142023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Clutch is the English word 'clutch' — to grip; a decisive moment; a bold single-beat word-name (said 'KLUTCH').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, single-beat, and bold.

Did you know? Clutch is the plain English word turned name — to grip firmly, and, in sports slang, to come through in the decisive moment (said 'KLUTCH').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Clutch — English word 'clutch' (grip; decisive)

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Clutch mean?

Clutch is the English word 'clutch' — to grip firmly, and, in modern slang, one who delivers in a decisive moment.

How do you pronounce Clutch?

It's said KLUTCH /ˈklʌtʃ/ — one syllable.

Is Clutch a boy or girl name?

Here Clutch is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Clutch?

Clutch is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.

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