Cleveland
Every Cleveland since 1880 — 22,032 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cleveland
Cleveland is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,286 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 22,032 American babies have been named Cleveland. Its peak came in 1947, when 368 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cleveland stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cleveland year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 11 | #7,286 |
| 2024 | — | — | 13 | #6,530 |
| 2023 | — | — | 11 | #7,373 |
| 2022 | — | — | 12 | #6,904 |
| 2021 | — | — | 21 | #4,658 |
| 2020 | — | — | 20 | #4,731 |
| 2019 | — | — | 21 | #4,668 |
| 2018 | — | — | 23 | #4,387 |
| 2017 | — | — | 28 | #3,792 |
| 2016 | — | — | 23 | #4,352 |
| 2015 | — | — | 25 | #4,100 |
| 2014 | — | — | 26 | #3,920 |
| 2013 | — | — | 22 | #4,352 |
| 2012 | — | — | 32 | #3,385 |
| 2011 | — | — | 43 | #2,761 |
| 2010 | — | — | 37 | #3,084 |
| 2009 | — | — | 39 | #3,002 |
| 2008 | — | — | 37 | #3,116 |
| 2007 | — | — | 42 | #2,822 |
| 2006 | — | — | 41 | #2,793 |
| 2005 | — | — | 47 | #2,436 |
| 2004 | — | — | 38 | #2,752 |
| 2003 | — | — | 52 | #2,130 |
| 2002 | — | — | 67 | #1,725 |
| 2001 | — | — | 62 | #1,802 |
| 2000 | — | — | 49 | #2,056 |
| 1995 | — | — | 68 | #1,448 |
| 1990 | — | — | 96 | #1,088 |
| 1985 | — | — | 92 | #951 |
| 1980 | — | — | 139 | #745 |
| 1975 | — | — | 150 | #674 |
| 1970 | — | — | 197 | #575 |
| 1965 | — | — | 219 | #518 |
| 1960 | — | — | 249 | #501 |
| 1955 | — | — | 327 | #403 |
| 1950 | — | — | 330 | #373 |
| 1945 | — | — | 283 | #353 |
| 1940 | — | — | 265 | #348 |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,468 | 259 | #342 |
| 1930 | — | — | 287 | #327 |
| 1925 | — | — | 296 | #335 |
| 1920 | — | — | 356 | #302 |
| 1915 | — | — | 244 | #337 |
| 1910 | — | — | 108 | #225 |
| 1905 | — | — | 54 | #268 |
| 1900 | — | — | 72 | #239 |
| 1895 | — | — | 51 | #251 |
| 1890 | — | — | 56 | #221 |
| 1885 | — | — | 147 | #98 |
| 1880 | — | — | 11 | #577 |
Famous people named Cleveland
- Cleveland Abbe Astronomer · 1838–1916
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cleveland in 2025?
Cleveland ranked #7,286 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cleveland?
22,032 babies have been named Cleveland in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cleveland most popular?
Cleveland peaked in 1947, when 368 newborns received the name.
Is Cleveland a boy or girl name?
Cleveland is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cleveland rising or falling?
Cleveland is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Cleveland?
Well-known people named Cleveland include Cleveland Abbe (astronomer).