Cleave

Boy name

Cleave has been given to 403 babies in the U.S. since 1885. It peaked in 1920.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

403

Peak year

1920 (18 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1885

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Cleave.

402 babies since 1911

405 babies since 1893

405 babies since 1910

406 babies since 1911

406 babies since 1912

407 babies since 1880

399 babies since 1911

399 babies since 1913

How popular is the name Cleave?

Cleave has been given to 403 babies in the U.S. since 1885. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Cleave peak?

Cleave peaked in 1920, when 18 babies were given the name.

Is Cleave a girl or boy name?

Cleave is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Cleave are boys).

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