Cloud
Cloud is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Visible mass of water vapor; historically a hill or rock mass.
Origin and history
Cloud is a modern English nature name derived from the word for a visible mass of condensed water vapor in the sky. Originally from the Old English word 'clud', which meant a hill or mass of rock, its sense shifted in Middle English. In the United States, it has seen rising interest as a rare, contemporary word name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
750 babies in the United States have been named Cloud since 1880. It ranks #3926 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1664.
States where it is most popular
- CA (73.5 %)
- TX (10.8 %)
- MN (5.9 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
- GA (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 25 |
| 1920-1930 | 52 |
| 1930-1940 | 16 |
| 1940-1950 | 7 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 113 |
| 2010-2019 | 269 |
| 2020-2029 | 263 |
Fun facts
- The word originally referred to a hill or rock mass in Old English before shifting to describe sky formations due to their similar appearance.
- The name gained widespread cultural recognition as the main protagonist Cloud Strife in the video game Final Fantasy VII.