Cleatus
Cleatus is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Illustrious, called forth, or invoked.
Origin and history
Cleatus is a masculine name derived from Greek roots, typically considered a variant spelling of Cletus or Anacletus. It saw modest use in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century but is very rare today. The name historically carries associations with early Christian figures.
Popularity in the United States
894 babies in the United States have been named Cleatus since 1880. It ranks #3784 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- OK (26.8 %)
- AR (24.4 %)
- TX (24.4 %)
- AL (12.2 %)
- KY (12.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 141 |
| 1920-1930 | 223 |
| 1930-1940 | 168 |
| 1940-1950 | 133 |
| 1950-1960 | 115 |
| 1960-1970 | 71 |
| 1970-1980 | 37 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Clete
Fun facts
- Cleatus is an alternative spelling of the name Cletus, which originates from the Greek name Kleidotos.
- The name experienced most of its U.S. usage between 1910 and 1950, after which it became exceptionally rare.