Boy · #6,426 in 2026

Cleaven

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

Current Rank

#6,426

Peak Rank

#2,522 (1928)

Total Babies

143

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1919

First Year

1988

Last Year

1928

Peak Year

#2522

Peak Rank

143

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cleaven

Cleaven first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1919, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1928, when 11 Cleavens were born — ranking #2,522 that year. As of 2026, Cleaven ranks #6,426 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 143 Cleavens 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

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Names that sound like Cleaven

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

Cleven
Kleven
Cloven
Claven
Cleaving
Clavin
Keven
Cleva
Cleon
Kievan
Oliven
Cleavage

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cleaven

What does the name Cleaven mean?

Cleaven is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1919. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cleaven in 2026?

In 2026, Cleaven ranks #6,426 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Cleaven most popular?

Cleaven reached its peak popularity in 1928, ranking #2,522 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Cleaven a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Cleaven?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cleaven include Ervie, Filomeno, Estanislao. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cleaven

Cleaven is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1919 and has accumulated 143 births in the dataset. Cleaven's peak popularity came in 1928 when it ranked #2,522. Use the chart and map above to compare Cleaven'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.