Cleveland
Pronunciation: [ kl-EEVL-uhnd ]
Cleveland is a boy baby name. Ranked #6,739 in the US, popular nicknames include Cle, Cly, and Cleie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Cleveland first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 9,303 babies have been named Cleveland in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cleveland is past its peak , currently ranked #6,739 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,739
- Total SSA Count
- 13
Nicknames
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Cleveland is also used as a girl name, ranked #67703.
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About the Name Cleveland
Cleveland is a boy name .
Is Cleveland a boy or girl name? Cleveland is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,739 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #67,703. Cleveland is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cleveland is currently ranked #6,739 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cleveland include Cle, Cly, Cleie, and Clevie. 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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