Cline
Cline is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Little person, slope, or incline.
Origin and history
Cline is a rare masculine name of English and Germanic surname origin, traditionally derived from a topographic term for a slope or hillside. In the United States, it has been used sparingly as a given name since the late 19th century. Its clean, single-syllable sound aligns with modern preferences for surname-inspired given names.
Popularity in the United States
857 babies in the United States have been named Cline since 1880. It ranks #3820 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1915.
States where it is most popular
- LA (33.3 %)
- TX (33.3 %)
- WV (33.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 17 |
| 1910-1920 | 152 |
| 1920-1930 | 184 |
| 1930-1940 | 163 |
| 1940-1950 | 125 |
| 1950-1960 | 90 |
| 1960-1970 | 43 |
| 1970-1980 | 13 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 24 |
| 2010-2019 | 24 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Fun facts
- The name originally described someone who lived on or near a hillside or slope, from the Middle High German 'kline' or Middle English roots.
- While widely recognized as a surname, fewer than 1,000 boys have been recorded with Cline as a given name in official U.S. birth records since 1880.