At a glance
- In short
- Cleaster is a unisex name with American English pronunciation as klee-AS-tur. It is derived from the word "Easter" and has Christian associations.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1958 (#5,408)
- Babies in 1958
- 6 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #2,781 in 1950
- First recorded
- 1922
Meaning of Cleaster
Cleaster is a unisex name with American English pronunciation as klee-AS-tur (/kliˌæstər/). It is derived from the English word "Easter" and has associations with the Christian holiday. The name Cleaster has been recorded in the United States since at least the early 20th century. Although it is not a widely popular name, it has shown some fluctuation in usage over the years. In recent decades, it has become less common, but it still holds a unique charm for those seeking an uncommon name choice.
How to pronounce Cleaster
English
- Pronounced klee-AS-tur /kliˌæstər/
Popularity of Cleaster in the U.S.
Cleaster was last recorded in the U.S. in 1958, ranked #5,408 with 6 babies. It peaked at #2,781 in 1950. It first appears in the records in 1922.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1922–1958 17 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 6 | 5,408 | back (not recorded in 1955–1957) |
| 1954 | 8 | 4,278 | ▲ 1,395 |
| 1953 | 5 | 5,673 | ▼ 110 |
| 1952 | 5 | 5,563 | ▼ 730 |
| 1951 | 6 | 4,833 | ▼ 2,052 |
| 1950 | 14 | 2,781 | ▲ 1,892 |
| 1949 | 6 | 4,673 | ▼ 468 |
| 1948 | 7 | 4,205 | back (not recorded in 1946–1947) |
| 1945 | 6 | 4,025 | ▲ 549 |
| 1944 | 5 | 4,574 | ▼ 378 |
| 1943 | 6 | 4,196 | back (not recorded in 1934–1942) |
| 1933 | 5 | 4,218 | back (not recorded in 1931–1932) |
| 1930 | 5 | 4,550 | ▼ 868 |
| 1929 | 7 | 3,682 | back (not recorded in 1928) |
| 1927 | 8 | 3,561 | back (not recorded in 1924–1926) |
| 1923 | 5 | 4,967 | ▼ 522 |
| 1922 | 6 | 4,445 | new |