Cleveland is a name of American origin, derived from the city in Ohio which shares its name. The city itself was named after the prominent General and politician, Moses Cleaveland, who founded it in 1796.
The name Cleveland has been interpreted to have several meanings, although none are definitive as it's not derived directly from a language or culture with known naming traditions. Some suggest that it could be associated with the Old English word "clif" meaning "slope" or "hill," and the Anglo-Saxon personal name "Leof" meaning "dear." Therefore, Cleveland could be loosely translated to mean "dear hill."
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures named Cleveland. The most well-known is perhaps Grover Cleveland, who was the 22nd and 24th President of the United States, serving two non-consecutive terms from 1885-1889 and 1893-1897.
Today, Cleveland is still a popular name choice for boys in the United States, though it's not as common as it once was. It has also inspired numerous references in popular culture, such as sports teams like the Cleveland Browns and Cavaliers, and even a hit song by the pop duo Simon & Garfunkel titled "Cleveland," released in 1964. Despite these cultural connections, however, the name Cleveland remains primarily associated with its historical roots and the city it was named after.
The statistics provided show the number of babies named Clevland in the United States each year from 1914 to 1958. During this period, there was a total of 98 births with this name.
Interestingly, the name Clevland experienced some peaks and valleys in popularity during these years. The highest number of births occurred in 1930, with 11 babies named Clevland that year. This is significantly higher than any other year in the given data set.
There were also several years with a notable number of births: 6 births each in 1920, 1921, and 1927; 8 births in 1924; and 6 births in both 1923 and 1929. However, there were also several years with fewer than 5 births, indicating that the name Clevland was not particularly popular during this time.
Despite these fluctuations, it is clear that the name Clevland had some presence in the United States during the early to mid-20th century, with at least one baby being named Clevland each year from 1914 to 1958.