Cleston
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Cleston first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 18 babies have been named Cleston in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cleston is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,220 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,220
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Cleston
Cleston is a boy name .
Cleston is currently ranked #38,220 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cleston include Cle, Cles, Clesy, Clesie, Ton, Tony, Tonie, Cly, Clie, and Clekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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