Cleland is a masculine given name of Scottish origin. The name is derived from the Scottish surname Clelland or Clendenin, which itself originates from the Old English personal name 'Claudius', meaning "lame". The name Claudius was quite popular among the early Britons and eventually evolved into various forms such as Cleland.
The first recorded use of the given name Cleland is believed to be in Scotland during the 17th century. However, it wasn't until the 19th century that Cleland began to appear more frequently as a given name rather than a surname. Today, Cleland remains a relatively rare name, but it can still be found in various parts of the world.
There is no specific meaning or associated traits linked with the name Cleland, unlike many other names that have symbolic meanings or are associated with particular personality characteristics. Instead, Cleland stands on its own as a unique and distinctive name with a rich Scottish heritage.
Statistics for the name Cleland:
The name Cleland has been used with varying frequency over the years in the United States. From 1914 to 1956, there were a total of 246 babies named Cleland born in the US.
Here's an overview of its popularity by year:
* The name peaked in popularity during World War I, with 17 births recorded in 1918.
* It remained relatively popular throughout the 1920s and early 1930s, with around 10-13 births per year on average.
* However, its popularity started to decline by the late 1930s. Only 7 babies were named Cleland in both 1939 and 1940.
* The number of births continued to decrease throughout the post-World War II era, with only around 5-7 births recorded per year from 1948 onwards.
Overall, while Cleland was once a moderately popular name in the early 20th century, its popularity has since diminished significantly.