Total births
124
Boys' name · since 1914
Cleburn
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 124 babies named Cleburn, peaking in 1922. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 124
- total births
- 1914–1946
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
Cleburn is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 124 have been recorded since 1914.
Social Security Administration records show Cleburn recorded 124 times among boys since 1914, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 1946.
- 124 total births
- 1914–1946 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
124 boys have been named Cleburn since 1914, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1946.
- 124
- total births
- 1914–1946
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Cleburn was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
11 babies were named Cleburn in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Cleburn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Cleburn's SSA record in two at 1926 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1915, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1922 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Cleburn at a glance
Last recorded 1946Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Cleburn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1946
- Peak year (1922)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Cleburn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Cleburn's strongest decade.
56 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Cleburn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
35 births
- 1920s
1920s
56 births
- 1930s 20
1930s
20 births
- 1940s 13
1940s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 56 births (45% of all-time use).
Cleburn by state
Where Cleburn concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 15 | 12.1% |
Texas share of Cleburn's total US births 12.1%
15 of 124 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cleburn? ▼
Since 1914, Social Security records show 124 babies named Cleburn. The most recent recorded year was 1946. Its busiest year on record was 1922, with 11 births.
When was Cleburn most popular? ▼
Cleburn was most popular in the 1920s decade with 56 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Cleburn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cleburn are Texas (15 births).
How long has the name Cleburn been used? ▼
Records for Cleburn go back to 1914, giving 33 years of history through 1946.
What names are similar to Cleburn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cleveland, Clement, Cleo, Cletus, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Cleburn's data
- Cleburn's decade-level peak was the 1920s (56 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 1940s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Cleburns (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Cleburn
Nearby Names Like Cleburn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cleburn
Cleveland Boy
#6471 21,945 births
Clement Boy
#2211 14,167 births
Cleo Boy
#4710 11,527 births
Cletus Boy
#10969 7,437 births
Cleve Boy
4,506 births
Compare Cleburn side by side: Cleburn vs Cleveland Cleburn vs Clement Cleburn vs Cleo
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1914–1946 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Cleburn: Baby Name Since 1914 - 124 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cleburn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Cleburn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.