Cline Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Cline is an Irish name that means 'descendant of the cleric'. It evolved from the surname 'Ó Cléirigh' and has historical forms like 'Clyne'. The name is perceived positively in modern times, often associated with creativity. It does not have biblical relevance.
The name Cline is most popular in West Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Cline has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Cline' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1752nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1813th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2843rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6632nd out of 10718 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14393rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15496th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Cline' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Cline"
Pronunciation
/klaɪn/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Cline is derived from the Irish surname 'Ó Cléirigh', meaning 'descendant of Cléirigh'. Cléirigh itself is believed to come from the word for 'cleric' or 'clergy'.
Meaning
descendant of the cleric
Language Evolution
Ó Cléirigh, Clyne, Cline
Historical Usage
Cline gained popularity as a surname in Ireland and has been adopted as a first name in more recent times, particularly in the 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Clyne, Kline, Clain
Modern Popularity & Image
Cline is seen as a unique and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Cline Kelly, American author, Cline McKay, Canadian artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Cline"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Cline"
"Cline" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1752nd of 7545 | 306 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1813th of 6773 | 290 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2843rd of 7552 | 159 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6632nd of 10718 | 32 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 14393rd of 24088 | 35 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 15496th of 23106 | 25 |
Regional Popularity of "Cline" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
84.53% 2000th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Cline" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Cline"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Cline" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.