Cleveland: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#7,286

among boys · ↓756 vs 2024

Babies in 2025

named Cleveland

How common

1 in 155,280

boys born in 2025

Peak year

1947

368 babies

All-time total

22,032

#796 all-time among boys

First recorded

1880

in Social Security records

Cleveland popularity over time

22,032 babies have been named Cleveland since 1880, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	702	702	70	–	#92
1890s	–	524	524	52	-25%	#190
1900s	–	553	553	55	+6%	#239
1910s	–	2,219	2,219	222	+301%	#225
1920s	20	3,183	3,203	320	+44%	#302
1930s	20	2,480	2,500	250	-22%	#327
1940s	15	2,970	2,985	299	+19%	#346
1950s	10	3,069	3,079	308	+3%	#373
1960s	17	2,055	2,072	207	-33%	#501
1970s	5	1,498	1,503	150	-27%	#575
1980s	–	1,107	1,107	111	-26%	#745
1990s	–	743	743	74	-33%	#1,088
2000s	–	474	474	47	-36%	#1,725
2010s	–	280	280	28	-41%	#2,761
2020s (to 2025)	–	88	88	15	-48%	#4,658

The story of Cleveland

Cleveland is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,286 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1880, 22,032 American babies have been named Cleveland. Its peak came in 1947, when 368 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1940s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cleveland stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Cleveland?

The median living Cleveland is about 61 years old; half are between 45 and 73. An estimated 9,900 people named Cleveland are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Cleveland year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Girls	Girls rank	Boys	Boys rank
2025	–	–	11	#7,286
2024	–	–	13	#6,530
2023	–	–	11	#7,373
2022	–	–	12	#6,904
2021	–	–	21	#4,658
2020	–	–	20	#4,731
2019	–	–	21	#4,668
2018	–	–	23	#4,387
2017	–	–	28	#3,792
2016	–	–	23	#4,352
2015	–	–	25	#4,100
2014	–	–	26	#3,920
2013	–	–	22	#4,352
2012	–	–	32	#3,385
2011	–	–	43	#2,761
2010	–	–	37	#3,084
2009	–	–	39	#3,002
2008	–	–	37	#3,116
2007	–	–	42	#2,822
2006	–	–	41	#2,793
2005	–	–	47	#2,436
2004	–	–	38	#2,752
2003	–	–	52	#2,130
2002	–	–	67	#1,725
2001	–	–	62	#1,802
2000	–	–	49	#2,056
1995	–	–	68	#1,448
1990	–	–	96	#1,088
1985	–	–	92	#951
1980	–	–	139	#745
1975	–	–	150	#674
1970	–	–	197	#575
1965	–	–	219	#518
1960	–	–	249	#501
1955	–	–	327	#403
1950	–	–	330	#373
1945	–	–	283	#353
1940	–	–	265	#348
1935	7	#3,468	259	#342
1930	–	–	287	#327
1925	–	–	296	#335
1920	–	–	356	#302
1915	–	–	244	#337
1910	–	–	108	#225
1905	–	–	54	#268
1900	–	–	72	#239
1895	–	–	51	#251
1890	–	–	56	#221
1885	–	–	147	#98
1880	–	–	11	#577

Famous people named Cleveland

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Cleveland Abbe American meteorologist (1838–1916) 19th century

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Cleveland, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Cleveland?

The median living Cleveland is about 61 years old. Half of all living Clevelands are between 45 and 73 years old.

How many people named Cleveland are alive today?

An estimated 9,900 people named Cleveland are alive in the United States, based on 22,032 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Cleveland mean?

Cleveland is a masculine given name borne by:Cleveland Abbe (1838–1916), American meteorologist and advocate of time zones Cleveland Abbott (1894–1955), African-American football player, college football and basketball head coach and…

How popular is the name Cleveland in 2025?

Cleveland ranked #7,286 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Cleveland?

22,032 babies have been named Cleveland in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Cleveland most popular?

Cleveland peaked in 1947, when 368 newborns received the name.

Is Cleveland a boy or girl name?

Cleveland is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Cleveland rising or falling?

Cleveland is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Cleveland?

Well-known people named Cleveland include Cleveland Abbe (astronomer).

Names like Cleveland

Names that sound and feel close to Cleveland: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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