How Many People Are Named Clio?

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

Clio
Very Rare
Greek

Clio, meaning 'proclaimer' in Greek, is a very rare name for girls, with only 1 in 515,708 Americans bearing it today. That's just 640 people named Clio living in the US right now, making it truly unique. The majority, 69%, are under 30, showing it's a name that's gaining popularity among younger generations.

~640
Living in US
1 in 515,708
Americans
2015
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Proclaimer
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Knowledgeable Inspiring
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,150
Worldwide Bearers
#161,808
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
537
🇺🇸 United States
383
🇮🇹 Italy
198
🇫🇷 France
198
🇬🇧 England
158
🇬🇷 Greece
83
🇲🇽 Mexico
70
🇧🇪 Belgium
62
🇵🇭 Philippines
44
🇳🇱 Netherlands
37

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1 (0%)
♀ Female
639 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 39
588
Would be under 30 (69%)
50
Would be 30–60 (6%)
218
Would be over 60 (25%)

All 856 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: 2015

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
89

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

📜 Clio Through the Generations

Clio has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2015 with 37 births that year. Today, there are around 640 people named Clio in the United States, with the average age sitting at 39. The age distribution reveals a significant portion of Clio's are young, with 588 under 30, 50 between 30 and 60, and 218 over 60, indicating a modern, newer-generation name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 65
New York 38
Massachusetts 5
Texas 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Clio's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Clio

How Many People Have the Name Clio?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 640 people in the United States currently share the name Clio. That works out to roughly 1 in every 515,708 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Clio a Common or Rare Name?

Clio 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 Clio Mean?

Clio means "proclaimer" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Clio Most Popular?

The name Clio reached peak popularity in 2015, with 37 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 Clio?

Approximately 640 people named Clio live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 856. That works out to roughly 1 in 515,708 Americans.

Is Clio a rare name?

Clio is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 515,708 Americans has this name.

What does the name Clio mean?

Clio means "proclaimer" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Clio more male or female?

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

When was Clio most popular?

Clio peaked in 2015 with 37 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.

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 US640
All-Time Births856
1 in X1 in 515,708
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age39
Peak Year2015
World Rank#161,808
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.