Cloral
An uncommon name possibly derived from the chemical compound chloral.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Cloral. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cloral today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cloral births was 1917 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cloral. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Cloral. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1917
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1917 SSA rank
#3,631
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Cloral: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Cloral by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cloral during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Cloral
The name Cloral is believed to have its origins in the ancient Etruscan language, spoken by the Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy during the 8th to 3rd centuries BCE. The name is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "clor," which translates to "green" or "verdant," referring to the lush, fertile landscapes of the region.
One of the earliest known references to the name Cloral can be found in an Etruscan funerary inscription dating back to the 5th century BCE. This inscription was discovered in the archaeological ruins of the ancient Etruscan city of Cerveteri, located near modern-day Rome. The name was inscribed on a burial urn, suggesting that it was a name used by the Etruscan aristocracy or upper classes of the time.
Throughout the centuries, the name Cloral has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded figures with this name was Cloral of Cortona (c. 475 BCE - 420 BCE), an Etruscan philosopher and scholar renowned for his writings on the natural world and the cosmos. His works, though now lost, were highly influential in shaping the intellectual discourse of his time.
During the Roman era, the name Cloral gained some prominence, particularly among members of the Roman elite. One such figure was Cloral Claudius (58 BCE - 12 CE), a Roman senator and military commander who played a crucial role in the campaigns of Julius Caesar and later served under the Emperor Augustus.
In the Middle Ages, the name Cloral resurfaced in various parts of Europe, though its usage was relatively rare. One notable bearer of the name was Cloral of Avignon (c. 1215 - 1285), a French scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Paris and was known for his treatises on the nature of the soul and the divine.
During the Renaissance period, the name Cloral experienced a modest revival, particularly in Italy. One of the most renowned figures with this name was Cloral Boccaccio (1313 - 1375), the Italian Renaissance humanist, scholar, and author best known for his masterpiece, "The Decameron," a collection of novellas that showcased the vibrant literary and cultural scene of 14th-century Florence.
In more recent times, the name Cloral has been relatively uncommon, though it has been borne by a few notable individuals. One such figure was Cloral Mazzini (1805 - 1872), the Italian philosopher, writer, and revolutionary who played a pivotal role in the Italian unification movement and the formation of the modern Italian state.
People
Cloral + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cloral as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Cloral: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cloral?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cloral going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Cloral a common name?
We classify Cloral as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cloral most popular?
The single biggest year for Cloral was 1917, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cloral is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Cloral in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cloral a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cloral in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Cloral still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cloral in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Cloral can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Cloral?
Find out how many people share the name Cloral on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.