Cleave Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationCLEEV / kliːvOld English; Middle English
Meaning
Old English: to cleave; Middle English: to adhere or stick
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Cleave has roots in Old English, where it originally referred to the action of splitting or dividing. In Middle English, the term evolved to signify adherence or sticking together. The name is relatively rare and has not been widely used in modern naming trends. Its unique sound and meaning may appeal to parents looking for distinctive names with historical significance.
Trend Summary
Cleave is an uncommon name in the United States and has not shown significant popularity trends.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cleave was first seen in the United States in 1885. Cleave has ranked as high as #872 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in Texas. In the past 5 years the name Cleave has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cleave (1920)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1885 | 6 |
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1890 | 6 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1918 | 16 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1920 | 18 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1922 | 15 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1927 | 12 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 10 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1936 | 8 |
| 1937 | 12 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |