Cleveland
Peaked at #92 nationally in 1884, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Cleveland has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Cleveland — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3468
in 1935
Last ranked
#10047
in 1978
Years tracked
15
1922–1978
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1922, Cleveland reached its peak popularity for girls in 1935, ranking #3468 nationally with 7 babies given the name that year.
Cleveland hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1978, when it stood at #10047.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | #10,047 | 5 |
| 1966 | #6,747 | 5 |
| 1964 | #6,125 | 6 |
| 1963 | #6,001 | 6 |
| 1959 | #6,416 | 5 |
| 1952 | #5,702 | 5 |
| 1947 | #4,049 | 8 |
| 1941 | #3,631 | 7 |
Cleveland — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#92
in 1884
Current rank
#6506
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Cleveland reached its peak popularity for boys in 1884, ranking #92 nationally with 174 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #3919 (2014) to #6506 (2024) — a 40% drop.
As of 2024, Cleveland ranks #6506 nationally for boys, with 13 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6,506 | 13 |
| 2023 | #7,369 | 11 |
| 2022 | #6,900 | 12 |
| 2021 | #4,657 | 21 |
| 2020 | #4,730 | 20 |
| 2019 | #4,667 | 21 |
| 2018 | #4,385 | 23 |
| 2017 | #3,791 | 28 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Cleveland most popular?
Cleveland was most popular in 1884, when it ranked #92 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Cleveland becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Cleveland?
At least 22,021 babies have been recorded with the name Cleveland in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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