How popular is the name Cleave in 2025?

Cleave is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Cleave most popular?

Cleave peaked in 1885, reaching #836 among US boy names.

Cleave will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Cleave entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #836 in 1885, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#836

peak (1885)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Cleave are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Cleave alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Cleave in 2025?: Cleave is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Cleave most popular?: Cleave peaked in 1885, reaching #836 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Cleave with classmates?: Cleave will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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