Cleland
Pronunciation: [ kl-EHL-uhnd ]
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Cleland first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 19 babies have been named Cleland in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cleland is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,287 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,287
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Cleland
Cleland is a boy name .
Cleland is currently ranked #16,287 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cleland include Cle, Clel, Clely, Clelie, And, Andy, Andie, Cly, Clie, and Clekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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