How Many People Are Named Cloud?
Complete statistics for the name Cloud: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cloud is a very rare name for boys, with only 635 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 519,560 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 86% of its bearers being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 736 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: 2020Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cloud Through the Generations
Cloud emerged as a name in recent years, peaking in popularity in 2020 with 55 births. Today, the majority of people named Cloud are young adults, with 631 under the age of 30. The name's trend shows it's rising in popularity among younger generations, reflecting a shift towards unique and nature-inspired monikers.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cloud's American roots
📄 About the Name Cloud
How Many People Have the Name Cloud?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 14,021 people in the United States currently share the name Cloud. That works out to roughly 1 in every 23,639 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Cloud a Common or Rare Name?
Cloud is classified as Rare. 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 Cloud Mean?
Cloud means "modern coinage, evokes mystery" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cloud in SSA data, approximately 96% are male and 4% are female.
When Was Cloud Most Popular?
The name Cloud reached peak popularity in 2020, with 55 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Cloud?
Approximately 14,021 people named Cloud live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 14,021. That works out to roughly 1 in 23,639 Americans.
Is Cloud a rare name?
Cloud is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 23,639 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cloud mean?
Cloud means "modern coinage, evokes mystery" and comes from American origins.
Is Cloud more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 96% of people named Cloud are male and 4% are female.
When was Cloud most popular?
Cloud peaked in 2020 with 55 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.