How Many People Are Named Cleola?

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

Cleola
Very Rare
Greek

Cleola is a very rare name with only 266 people alive today in the U.S., making it 1 in 1,242,015. It peaked in 1925 with 48 births and now, most are over 60.

~266
Living in US
1 in 1,242,015
Americans
1925
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Glory or fame, likely derived from Greek roots
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Creative Warm Expressive
3
Life Path Number

The number 3 is traditionally associated with creativity, self-expression, and social charm. People connected to this number tend to be optimistic communicators who bring joy and inspiration to those around them.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

849
Worldwide Bearers
#279,817
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
825
🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Islands
11
🇧🇸 Bahamas
4
🇿🇦 South Africa
2
🇬🇧 Northern Ireland
1
🇦🇺 Australia
1
🇧🇷 Brazil
1
🇨🇦 Canada
1
🇯🇲 Jamaica
1
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
266 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 97
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
11
Would be 30–60 (1%)
1,185
Would be over 60 (99%)

All 1,196 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: 1925

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
80
Modern Appeal
20
International
81

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

📜 Cleola Through the Generations

The name Cleola has a rich history, peaking in 1925 with 48 births, but only 266 people carry this name today in the U.S., making it extremely rare. This stark contrast between past popularity and current rarity is fascinating. The majority, 99%, are over 60, indicating a strong connection to an older generation. The stable trend suggests that while the name isn't being passed down widely, those who were given it have lived long lives. The fact that it's more common outside the U.S. adds another layer of intrigue, hinting at its unique cultural significance.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Georgia 30
Alabama 25
Arkansas 16
South Carolina 16
Texas 12
Mississippi 10
Illinois 5
Louisiana 5
North Carolina 5

✨ Similar Names to Cleola

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Cleola's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Cleola

How Many People Have the Name Cleola?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 266 people in the United States currently share the name Cleola. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,242,015 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Cleola a Common or Rare Name?

Cleola 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 Cleola Mean?

Cleola means "Glory or fame, likely derived from Greek roots" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Cleola Most Popular?

The name Cleola reached peak popularity in 1925, with 48 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 Cleola?

Approximately 266 people named Cleola live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,196. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,242,015 Americans.

Is Cleola a rare name?

Cleola is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,242,015 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cleola mean?

Cleola means "Glory or fame, likely derived from Greek roots" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Cleola more male or female?

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

When was Cleola most popular?

Cleola peaked in 1925 with 48 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 Births1,196
1 in X1 in 1,242,015
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age97
Peak Year1925
World Rank#279,817
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.