Cleavon
boy nameCleavon entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #1376 in 1973, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1921–2025
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rank today
#1376
peak (1973)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4322 |
| 1930s | #2449 |
| 1940s | #3560 |
| 1950s | #3329 |
| 1970s | #2926 |
| 1980s | #5783 |
| 1990s | #8105 |
| 2000s | #11465 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Cleavon are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cleavon alive today was born around 1976, making them about 49 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cleavon in 2025?
- Cleavon is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Cleavon most popular?
- Cleavon peaked in 1973, reaching #1376 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cleavon with classmates?
- Cleavon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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