Cleve
girl nameCleve entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #4195 in 1928, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#4195
peak (1928)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4291 |
| 1920s | #4311 |
| 1930s | #4550 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Cleve are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Cleve alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cleve in 2025?
- Cleve is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Cleve most popular?
- Cleve peaked in 1928, reaching #4195 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cleve with classmates?
- Cleve will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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