How Many People Are Named Cleda?

Complete statistics for the name Cleda: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Cleda
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Cleda is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 1,242,532 Americans bearing it today. That's just 266 people living in the US. Interestingly, almost everyone named Cleda is over 60.

~266
Living in US
1 in 1,242,532
Americans
1917
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Celia
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Nostalgic Reserved Thoughtful
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,175
Worldwide Bearers
#231,625
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
879
🇭🇹 Haiti
138
🇨🇩 DR Congo
41
🇧🇷 Brazil
39
🇨🇬 Congo
15
🇵🇪 Peru
14
🇵🇭 Philippines
11
🇿🇲 Zambia
6
🇬🇧 England
4
🇦🇷 Argentina
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
266 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 99
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
1,392
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 1,392 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: 1917

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
87
Modern Appeal
13
International
85

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Cleda Through the Generations

Cleda has been around since 1917 when it peaked with 52 births. Over the decades, it's remained stable, becoming a classic, old-school name. Today, there are 266 people named Cleda in the US, with all but a handful being over 60 years old. This makes Cleda a name deeply rooted in the past, with a strong connection to older generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Kentucky 177
Illinois 54
Kansas 40
Missouri 21
Pennsylvania 21
Oklahoma 17
Arkansas 10
Indiana 5
Tennessee 5
Texas 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Cleda's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Cleda

How Many People Have the Name Cleda?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 266 people in the United States currently share the name Cleda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,242,532 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Cleda a Common or Rare Name?

Cleda 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 Cleda Mean?

Cleda means "creative variant of Celia" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Cleda in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Cleda Most Popular?

The name Cleda reached peak popularity in 1917, with 52 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Cleda?

Approximately 266 people named Cleda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,392. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,242,532 Americans.

Is Cleda a rare name?

Cleda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,242,532 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cleda mean?

Cleda means "creative variant of Celia" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Cleda more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Cleda are male and 100% are female.

When was Cleda most popular?

Cleda peaked in 1917 with 52 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US266
All-Time Births1,392
1 in X1 in 1,242,532
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age99
Peak Year1917
World Rank#231,625
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.