Small slope or hill
Cline is an English surname-turned-given name derived from the Middle English word 'cliv', meaning a slope or bank. It likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a small hill or incline. In some instances, it may also be a shortened form of the German name Klein, meaning 'small' or 'little'.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Cline in 2025.
A character in the novel 'Double Whammy' · Double Whammy
A minor character in the anime series 'Sword Art Online' · Sword Art Online
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
