How Many People Are Named Clea?
Complete statistics for the name Clea: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Clea, a very rare female name, is held by just 656 people in the US today, making up 1 in 502,677 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with half of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2022.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 41All 805 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Clea Through the Generations
Clea has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among younger generations. In 2022, it reached its peak with 26 births, marking a significant increase from previous years. The average age of those named Clea is 41, with a notable age split: 400 under 30, 189 aged 30-60, and 216 over 60. This distribution highlights the name's appeal across different age groups, though it's particularly favored by younger adults.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Clea's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Clea
How Many People Have the Name Clea?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 204 people in the United States currently share the name Clea. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,624,751 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Clea a Common or Rare Name?
Clea is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Clea Mean?
Clea means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Clea in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Clea Most Popular?
The name Clea reached peak popularity in 2022, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Clea?
Approximately 204 people named Clea live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 204. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,624,751 Americans.
Is Clea a rare name?
Clea is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,624,751 Americans has this name.
What does the name Clea mean?
Clea means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Clea more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Clea are male and 100% are female.
When was Clea most popular?
Clea peaked in 2022 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.