Cleve
Peaked at #191 nationally in 1885, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1882, Cleve has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Cleve — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#4281
in 1928
Last ranked
#4677
in 1930
Years tracked
4
1918–1930
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1918, Cleve reached its peak popularity for girls in 1928, ranking #4281 nationally with 6 babies given the name that year.
Cleve hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1930, when it stood at #4677.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | #4,677 | 5 |
| 1928 | #4,281 | 6 |
| 1925 | #4,532 | 6 |
| 1918 | #4,383 | 6 |
Cleve — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#191
in 1885
Last ranked
#12491
in 2013
Years tracked
126
1882–2013
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1882, Cleve reached its peak popularity for boys in 1885, ranking #191 nationally with 69 babies given the name that year.
Cleve hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2013, when it stood at #12491.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | #12,491 | 5 |
| 2010 | #12,594 | 5 |
| 2009 | #8,421 | 9 |
| 2007 | #9,059 | 8 |
| 2006 | #12,377 | 5 |
| 2005 | #11,760 | 5 |
| 2004 | #11,678 | 5 |
| 2003 | #11,195 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Cleve most popular?
Cleve was most popular in 1885, when it ranked #191 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Cleve becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Cleve?
At least 4,529 babies have been recorded with the name Cleve in the US since 1882, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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