NAME PROFILE
Cleveland
Cleveland is derived from the Old English elements 'clif' meaning 'cliff' and 'land' meaning 'land.' The name evokes images of strength and stability, representing a solid foundation and a connection to nature.
Key Stats
| Total births | 22,032 |
| Gender | Male (75% / 25%) |
| Peak year | 1919 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2017 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
FL — 21%GA — 21%LA — 20%TX — 19%SC — 18%
Notable People
Cleveland Williams (Professional Boxer) · Cleveland Abbe (Meteorologist and Astronomer) · Cleveland Brown (Fictional Character from *Family Guy*) · Cleveland Orchestra (Renowned Musical Ensemble) · Cleveland State University (Educational Institution)
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