How Many People Are Named Cleotha?

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

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Cleotha
Very Rare
1,042
Estimated People
1 in 316,699
1 in X Americans
1949
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
750 (72%)
♀ Female
292 (28%)
72%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 80

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
Mississippi 355
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Cleotha

How Many People Have the Name Cleotha in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,042 people in the United States currently share the name Cleotha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 316,699 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 Cleotha a Common or Rare Name?

Cleotha 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 Cleotha Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown: Is Cleotha Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Cleotha in SSA data, approximately 72% are male and 28% are female. Cleotha leans male but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Cleotha Most Popular?

The name Cleotha reached peak popularity in 1949, with 24 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Cleotha Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Cleotha 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 Cleotha?

Approximately 1,042 people in the United States share the name Cleotha, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Cleotha a rare name?

Cleotha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 316,699 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cleotha mean?

The meaning and origin of Cleotha 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 Cleotha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 72% of people named Cleotha are male and 28% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Cleotha most popular?

The name Cleotha reached its peak in 1949, with 24 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 People1,042
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 316,699
GenderMale
Avg Age80
Peak Year1949
Male %72%
Female %28%

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