Cleston
boy nameCleston entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #1927 in 1931, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#1927
peak (1931)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3248 |
| 1920s | #3079 |
| 1930s | #2945 |
| 1940s | #2995 |
| 1950s | #2905 |
| 1960s | #4222 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Cleston are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Cleston alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cleston in 2025?
- Cleston is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Cleston most popular?
- Cleston peaked in 1931, reaching #1927 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cleston with classmates?
- Cleston will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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