Unisex · #5,407 in 2026

Cleaster

Current Rank
#5,407
Peak Rank
#2,781 (1950)
Total Babies
110
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,781 (110 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,919 (27 total)
👧As Girl Name
1922
First Year
1958
Last Year
1950
Peak Year
#2781
Peak Rank
110
Total Count
17
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1925
First Year
1957
Last Year
1946
Peak Year
#2919
Peak Rank
27
Total Count
5
Years Active

The Story of Cleaster

As a girl name

Cleaster first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1922, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1950, when 14 Cleasters were born — ranking #2,781 that year. As of 2026, Cleaster ranks #5,407 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 110 Cleasters have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Cleaster first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1925, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1946, when 7 Cleasters were born — ranking #2,919 that year. As of 2026, Cleaster ranks #3,995 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 27 Cleasters have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Cleaster

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cleaster is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Cluster
  • Cloister
  • Closter
  • Kloster
  • Clyster
  • Klooster
  • Klister
  • Keester
  • Keaster
  • Gloucester
  • Glister
  • Gloster

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cleaster

What does the name Cleaster mean?
Cleaster is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1922. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Cleaster in 2026?
In 2026, Cleaster ranks #5,407 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Cleaster most popular?
Cleaster reached its peak popularity in 1950, ranking #2,781 that year with 14 babies given the name.
Is Cleaster a unisex name?
Yes — Cleaster is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 80% of Cleasters assigned female and 20% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Cleaster?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cleaster include Rudene, Lyndel, Gerardine. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cleaster

Cleaster is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1922 and has accumulated 110 births in the dataset. Cleaster's peak popularity came in 1950 when it ranked #2,781. Use the chart and map above to compare Cleaster's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.