Boy · #3,714 in 2026

Cleaveland

Name: Popularity of the name Cleaveland in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Cleaveland, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,714

Peak Rank

#3,022 (1930)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1912

First Year

1951

Last Year

1930

Peak Year

#3022

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cleaveland

Cleaveland first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1912, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1930, when 8 Cleavelands were born — ranking #3,022 that year. As of 2026, Cleaveland ranks #3,714 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 43 Cleavelands have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Cleaveland

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

Cleveland
Clevelander
Cleland
Clelland
Cleven
Kleven
Clotheslined
Cloudland
Cloven
Loveland
Claven
Groveland

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cleaveland

What does the name Cleaveland mean?

Cleaveland is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1912. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cleaveland in 2026?

In 2026, Cleaveland ranks #3,714 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Cleaveland most popular?

Cleaveland reached its peak popularity in 1930, ranking #3,022 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Cleaveland a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Cleaveland is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Cleaveland?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cleaveland include Nesbitt, Raeburn, Royle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cleaveland

Cleaveland is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 43 births in the dataset. Cleaveland's peak popularity came in 1930 when it ranked #3,022. Use the chart and map above to compare Cleaveland'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.