Cleve Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Cleve means "cliff" or "slope" and has a strong and rugged feel.
Meaning of the Name Cleve
Cleve is a masculine name of English origin. It is derived from a surname that was originally a place name meaning "cliff" or "slope". The name has a strong and rugged feel to it, evoking images of nature and the outdoors. Cleve is a straightforward and no-nonsense name with a sense of strength and stability.
Popularity of the Name Cleve
The popularity for the name Cleve peaked in popularity in the year 1951 with 83 births, which ranked number 1,784 out of 9,433 unique names for that year. Cleve had the most female births in 1918 with 6, which ranked number 4,291 out of 5,585 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1951 with 83, which ranked number 766 out of 4,254 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Cleve
Popularity of Cleve by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Cleve. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Cleve in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Cleve is a great pick!
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