How Many People Are Named Clista?

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

Clista
Very Rare
Greek mythology, derived from the muse of history

Clista is a very rare female name, with only 91 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 3,620,185 Americans. The majority of those named Clista are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~91
Living in US
1 in 3,620,185
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Clio
🌐
Origin
Greek mythology, derived from the muse of history
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Wise Insightful Reflective
1
Life Path Number

Numerology assigns the life path number 1 to Clista, symbolizing leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

317
Worldwide Bearers
#493,198
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
294
🇳🇬 Nigeria
10
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
6
🇹🇿 Tanzania
2
🇨🇲 Cameroon
1
🇨🇴 Colombia
1
🇮🇳 India
1
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1
🇿🇲 Zambia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
91 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 90
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
35
Would be 30–60 (13%)
232
Would be over 60 (87%)

All 267 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: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
79
Modern Appeal
21
International
67

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

📜 Clista Through the Generations

Clista has been a name through the generations, with its peak popularity occurring in 1920 when 15 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly held by older individuals, with 87% of those named Clista being over 60 years old. This trend suggests that Clista is a name that has remained stable over time, cherished by families for its unique charm and historical significance.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Clista's Greek mythology, derived from the muse of history roots

📄 About the Name Clista

How Many People Have the Name Clista?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 91 people in the United States currently share the name Clista. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,620,185 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Clista a Common or Rare Name?

Clista 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 Clista Mean?

Clista means "creative variant of Clio" and comes from Greek mythology, derived from the muse of history origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Clista Most Popular?

The name Clista reached peak popularity in 1920, with 15 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 Clista?

Approximately 91 people named Clista live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 267. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,620,185 Americans.

Is Clista a rare name?

Clista is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,620,185 Americans has this name.

What does the name Clista mean?

Clista means "creative variant of Clio" and comes from Greek mythology, derived from the muse of history origins.

Is Clista more male or female?

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

When was Clista most popular?

Clista peaked in 1920 with 15 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 US91
All-Time Births267
1 in X1 in 3,620,185
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age90
Peak Year1920
World Rank#493,198
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.