Cleveland Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKLEEV-luhnd / /ˈklivlənd/English; Old English
Meaning
English: 'land of the cliff'
Historical & Cultural Background
Cleveland is derived from the Old English elements 'clif' meaning 'cliff' and 'land'. The name is associated with the city of Cleveland, Ohio, which was founded in the early 19th century. It has also been used as a surname, notably by President Grover Cleveland. The name reflects geographical features and has historical significance in American culture.
Trend Summary
Cleveland has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in usage since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Clevland
International Variants
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Famous people named Cleveland
Cleveland Amory was an American author and animal rights activist, recognized for his work in promoting animal welfare.
Fictional characters named Cleveland
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cleveland was first seen in the United States in 1880. Cleveland has ranked as high as #688 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in Louisiana, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Cleveland has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cleveland (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 11 |
| 1881 | 12 |
| 1882 | 35 |
| 1883 | 35 |
| 1884 | 174 |
| 1885 | 147 |
| 1886 | 87 |
| 1887 | 54 |
| 1888 | 87 |
| 1889 | 60 |
| 1890 | 56 |
| 1891 | 50 |
| 1892 | 82 |
| 1893 | 66 |
| 1894 | 50 |
| 1895 | 51 |
| 1896 | 56 |
| 1897 | 39 |
| 1898 | 35 |
| 1899 | 39 |
| 1900 | 72 |
| 1901 | 30 |
| 1902 | 52 |
| 1903 | 42 |
| 1904 | 42 |
| 1905 | 54 |
| 1906 | 53 |
| 1907 | 66 |
| 1908 | 59 |
| 1909 | 83 |
| 1910 | 108 |
| 1911 | 110 |
| 1912 | 156 |
| 1913 | 173 |
| 1914 | 214 |
| 1915 | 244 |
| 1916 | 252 |
| 1917 | 287 |
| 1918 | 321 |
| 1919 | 354 |
| 1920 | 356 |
| 1921 | 339 |
| 1922 | 346 |
| 1923 | 336 |
| 1924 | 339 |
| 1925 | 296 |
| 1926 | 326 |
| 1927 | 325 |
| 1928 | 276 |
| 1929 | 244 |
| 1930 | 287 |
| 1931 | 244 |
| 1932 | 265 |
| 1933 | 245 |
| 1934 | 211 |
| 1935 | 259 |
| 1936 | 222 |
| 1937 | 246 |
| 1938 | 242 |
| 1939 | 259 |
| 1940 | 265 |
| 1941 | 247 |
| 1942 | 274 |
| 1943 | 289 |
| 1944 | 296 |
| 1945 | 283 |
| 1946 | 305 |
| 1947 | 360 |
| 1948 | 328 |
| 1949 | 323 |
| 1950 | 330 |
| 1951 | 318 |
| 1952 | 326 |
| 1953 | 330 |
| 1954 | 321 |
| 1955 | 325 |
| 1956 | 325 |
| 1957 | 292 |
| 1958 | 259 |
| 1959 | 243 |
| 1960 | 249 |
| 1961 | 249 |
| 1962 | 198 |
| 1963 | 202 |
| 1964 | 215 |
| 1965 | 218 |
| 1966 | 186 |
| 1967 | 196 |
| 1968 | 161 |
| 1969 | 181 |
| 1970 | 197 |
| 1971 | 189 |
| 1972 | 144 |
| 1973 | 170 |
| 1974 | 147 |
| 1975 | 150 |
| 1976 | 125 |
| 1977 | 133 |
| 1978 | 117 |
| 1979 | 126 |
| 1980 | 139 |
| 1981 | 116 |
| 1982 | 129 |
| 1983 | 128 |
| 1984 | 116 |
| 1985 | 92 |
| 1986 | 95 |
| 1987 | 91 |
| 1988 | 91 |
| 1989 | 110 |
| 1990 | 96 |
| 1991 | 96 |
| 1992 | 75 |
| 1993 | 87 |
| 1994 | 75 |
| 1995 | 68 |
| 1996 | 65 |
| 1997 | 62 |
| 1998 | 60 |
| 1999 | 59 |
| 2000 | 49 |
| 2001 | 62 |
| 2002 | 67 |
| 2003 | 52 |
| 2004 | 38 |
| 2005 | 47 |
| 2006 | 41 |
| 2007 | 42 |
| 2008 | 37 |
| 2009 | 39 |
| 2010 | 37 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 13 |