How Many People Are Named Cline?
Complete statistics for the name Cline: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cline is a very rare male name, with only 254 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,301,692 Americans. The majority of those named Cline are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 7 represents introspection and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 87All 857 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1932Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cline Through the Generations
Cline has been a steady presence through the generations, peaking in popularity in 1932 with 29 births. Today, it's a name that's largely associated with older individuals, with 89% of those named Cline being over 60 years old. This trend suggests that while Cline remains a cherished name within certain families, it's not commonly chosen by younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cline's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Cline
How Many People Have the Name Cline?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 47,748 people in the United States currently share the name Cline. That works out to roughly 1 in every 6,942 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Cline a Common or Rare Name?
Cline is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Cline Mean?
Cline means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cline in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Cline Most Popular?
The name Cline reached peak popularity in 1932, with 29 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Cline?
Approximately 47,748 people named Cline live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 47,748. That works out to roughly 1 in 6,942 Americans.
Is Cline a rare name?
Cline is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 6,942 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cline mean?
Cline means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Cline more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Cline are male and 0% are female.
When was Cline most popular?
Cline peaked in 1932 with 29 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.