Cleaven
Cleaven is a boy baby name. Ranked #20,135 in the US, popular nicknames include Cle, Cly, and Cleie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Cleaven first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 31 babies have been named Cleaven in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cleaven is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,135 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,135
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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About the Name Cleaven
Cleaven is a boy name .
Cleaven is currently ranked #20,135 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cleaven include Cle, Cly, Cleie, and Cleaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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