Cleburne is a unique and historical given name, derived from an Old English surname meaning "bright fortress." The name gained prominence in the United States during the American Civil War due to its association with General Patrick Cleburne, a notable Confederate military leader. It has since become recognized as a distinctively Southern U.S. name but remains relatively rare overall.
The name Cleburne saw fluctuations in its popularity over the years, with the highest number of births recorded in 1919 and 1927 at 13 and 7 respectively. The total number of births registered for this name between 1913 and 1934 is 116.