How Many People Are Named Cleo?
Complete statistics for the name Cleo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cleo, a name steeped in history, is very rare, with only 1 in 27,473 Americans bearing it. That's just 12,012 people alive today. Interestingly, most Cleos are over 60, making it a name of the older generation.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 89All 44,535 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: 1920Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cleo Through the Generations
Cleo has seen its highest popularity in the early 20th century, peaking in 1920 with 1,399 births. Over time, the name has become increasingly associated with an older demographic, with 85% of those named Cleo being over 60 years old. This trend suggests that while Cleo remains a classic choice, it's also a name that carries a sense of tradition and nostalgia among the older generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cleo's Ancient Greek roots
📄 About the Name Cleo
How Many People Have the Name Cleo?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,012 people in the United States currently share the name Cleo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 27,473 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Cleo a Common or Rare Name?
Cleo 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cleo in SSA data, approximately 24% are male and 76% are female.
When Was Cleo Most Popular?
The name Cleo reached peak popularity in 1920, with 1,399 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 Cleo?
Approximately 12,012 people named Cleo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 44,535. That works out to roughly 1 in 27,473 Americans.
Is Cleo a rare name?
Cleo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 27,473 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cleo mean?
The meaning and origin of Cleo are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Cleo more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 24% of people named Cleo are male and 76% are female.
When was Cleo most popular?
Cleo peaked in 1920 with 1,399 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.