Cline Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Cline means 'slope' or 'hillside' in French.
Meaning of the Name Cline
Cline is a surname of French origin. It is derived from the Old French word 'cline' meaning 'slope' or 'hillside'. The name may have originally been used to describe someone who lived near or worked on a slope or hillside. Cline can also be a variant form of the Greek name 'Kline', meaning 'glory'.
Popularity of the Name Cline
The popularity for the name Cline peaked in popularity in the year 1932 with 29 births, which ranked number 2,635 out of 8,342 unique names for that year. Cline had the most male births in 1932 with 29, which ranked number 1,254 out of 4,284 male names. The number of births for the name Cline has increased sharply over the last ten years from 5 births to 6 births, an increase of 20.00%. Among males, Cline has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 6 births, an increase of 20.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Cline
- 10 Year Trend of Cline: 20.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Cline: 20.00%
Popularity of Cline by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Cline. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Cline in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Cline is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Cline
- Total Births of Cline: 6 (1.84%)
- Male Births of Cline: 6 (1.84%)
Given the upward trend of Cline over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.84% increase in total births, for a total of 6 births in 2024. Male births for Cline have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 6 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.84%.