Kloud
A boy's name with 26 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Kloud is a one-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 26 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Kloud is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Kloud is a boy's baby name of Unknown origin, an inventive spelling of Cloud, the English nature word derived from the Old English clud, meaning 'rock' or 'hill' before it came to mean sky formations. Nature names have surged in popularity, and Kloud represents a bold, modernized take on that trend.
Rare, atmospheric, and visually striking, Kloud suits parents drawn to elemental, sky-inspired names — something that suggests both freedom and weightlessness in a single syllable.
EtymologyShow more
Kloud's linguistic roots are not definitively traced to a single tradition. Names that emerged in late-twentieth-century America were often created by blending sounds, respelling existing names, or combining elements from multiple languages — a form of linguistic creativity that makes pinning down a single origin difficult.
What the data does show: Kloud has 26 recorded U.S. births as a boy's name, with its sharp, distinct ending ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kloud has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2016.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 15 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 11 | — |
The Story of Kloud
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Kloud is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Kloud are most likely born between 2016 and 2023.
How rare is Kloud?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Kloud is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2016, peaked in the 2020s with 15 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 2016–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 | #8615 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11518 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11534 |
| 2016 | 5 | #13332 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2016–2023