Cline
Every Cline since 1894 — 857 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cline
Cline is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1894, 857 American babies have been named Cline. Its peak came in 1932, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
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 Cline stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cline year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,129 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #10,864 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 8 | #8,904 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12,430 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | #12,625 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,088 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,318 |
| 2007 | 7 | #9,958 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,193 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #10,875 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,418 |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,614 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,571 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 8 | #3,134 |
| 1955 | 9 | #2,803 |
| 1950 | 11 | #2,337 |
| 1945 | 12 | #2,027 |
| 1940 | 10 | #2,353 |
| 1935 | 14 | #1,949 |
| 1930 | 15 | #1,982 |
| 1925 | 16 | #2,024 |
| 1920 | 17 | #1,975 |
| 1915 | 16 | #1,801 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | 7 | #1,019 |
| 1900 | 5 | #1,354 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Cline
- Céline Tran Pornographic actor · b. 1979
- Céline Sciamma Film director · b. 1978
- Céline Bara Pornographic actor · b. 1978
- Céline Sallette Actor · b. 1980
- Céline Dumerc Basketball player · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cline in 2025?
Cline did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Cline?
857 babies have been named Cline in the United States since 1894, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cline most popular?
Cline peaked in 1932, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Cline a boy or girl name?
Cline is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cline rising or falling?
Cline is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Cline?
Well-known people named Cline include Céline Tran (pornographic actor), Céline Sciamma (film director), Céline Bara (pornographic actor).