How Many People Are Named Cletis?

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

Cletis
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Cletis is a very rare male name, with only 608 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 542,824 Americans. The majority of those named Cletis are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~608
Living in US
1 in 542,824
Americans
1924
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Cletus
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Determined Traditional
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,392
Worldwide Bearers
#209,670
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,341
🇧🇷 Brazil
10
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
8
🇻🇮 United States Virgin Islands
7
🇬🇾 Guyana
4
🇨🇦 Canada
3
🇳🇬 Nigeria
3
🇧🇸 Bahamas
2
🇳🇱 Netherlands
2
🇿🇲 Zambia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
596 (98%)
♀ Female
11 (2%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 86
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
226
Would be 30–60 (13%)
1,536
Would be over 60 (87%)

All 1,762 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: 1924

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
84
Modern Appeal
16
International
86

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

📜 Cletis Through the Generations

Cletis has been a name that's seen steady usage through the decades, peaking in popularity in 1924 with 52 births. Today, the name's legacy lives on with 608 individuals carrying it, most of whom are over 60 years old. This trend suggests that Cletis is a name deeply rooted in the past, with a strong connection to older generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Missouri 84
Kentucky 58
West Virginia 46
Arkansas 41
Tennessee 27
Texas 11
Illinois 8
Indiana 6
Oklahoma 6

✨ Similar Names to Cletis

🌿 Related Names by Origin

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

📄 About the Name Cletis

How Many People Have the Name Cletis?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 608 people in the United States currently share the name Cletis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 542,824 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Cletis a Common or Rare Name?

Cletis 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 Cletis Mean?

Cletis means "creative variant of Cletus" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Cletis in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.

When Was Cletis Most Popular?

The name Cletis reached peak popularity in 1924, 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 Cletis?

Approximately 608 people named Cletis live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,762. That works out to roughly 1 in 542,824 Americans.

Is Cletis a rare name?

Cletis is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 542,824 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cletis mean?

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

Is Cletis more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Cletis are male and 2% are female.

When was Cletis most popular?

Cletis peaked in 1924 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 US608
All-Time Births1,762
1 in X1 in 542,824
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age86
Peak Year1924
World Rank#209,670
Male %98%
Female %2%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.