How Many People Are Named Cleophus?

Complete statistics for the name Cleophus in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Cleophus
Very Rare
2,042
Estimated People
1 in 161,606
1 in X Americans
1947
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
2,023 (99%)
♀ Female
19 (1%)
99%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 77

Population Share

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 350
Arkansas 83
Illinois 6
Louisiana 5
Michigan 5
Mississippi 31
North Carolina 24
South Carolina 10
Texas 46
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Cleophus

How Many People Have the Name Cleophus in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,042 people in the United States currently share the name Cleophus. That works out to roughly 1 in every 161,606 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Cleophus a Common or Rare Name?

Cleophus is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Cleophus Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Cleophus are covered in full on the Cleophus name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Cleophus Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Cleophus in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female. Cleophus is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Cleophus Most Popular?

The name Cleophus reached peak popularity in 1947, with 46 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Cleophus Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Cleophus across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Cleophus?

Approximately 2,042 people in the United States share the name Cleophus, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Cleophus a rare name?

Cleophus is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 161,606 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cleophus mean?

The meaning and origin of Cleophus is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Cleophus more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Cleophus are male and 1% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Cleophus most popular?

The name Cleophus reached its peak in 1947, with 46 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People2,042
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 161,606
GenderMale
Avg Age77
Peak Year1947
Male %99%
Female %1%

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