Cleo
Cleo is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Glory, fame, or pride.
Origin and history
Cleo is a given name of Greek origin, derived from the element 'kleos' meaning glory or fame. Historically used as a short form for names like Cleopatra or Cleophas, it has long functioned as a standalone name. In the United States, it enjoyed steady popularity in the early 20th century and has seen a contemporary revival.
Popularity in the United States
33,565 babies in the United States have been named Cleo since 1880. It ranks #775 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #655.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.1 %)
- CA (5.6 %)
- NC (5.3 %)
- GA (5.2 %)
- OK (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 358 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,153 |
| 1900-1910 | 2,441 |
| 1910-1920 | 7,368 |
| 1920-1930 | 8,218 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,183 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,239 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,321 |
| 1960-1970 | 578 |
| 1970-1980 | 331 |
| 1980-1990 | 309 |
| 1990-2000 | 471 |
| 2000-2010 | 610 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,380 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,605 |
Famous people named Cleo
- Cleo King: Actress
- Cleo Laine: Singer, Actress
Fun facts
- The name stems from 'kleos', an important ancient Greek concept referring to the glory achieved through heroic deeds.
- While commonly associated with Queen Cleopatra of Egypt, Cleo has been used as a independent given name in the U.S. since the 19th century.