Cleo
Cleo is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Glory, fame, or pride.
Origin and history
Cleo originates as a shortened form of names containing the Greek root 'kleos', meaning glory or fame. Though traditionally popular for females in reference to Cleopatra, it has a long history of masculine usage in the United States, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today it remains a rare choice for U.S. boys, carrying a vintage, classic appeal.
Popularity in the United States
11,527 babies in the United States have been named Cleo since 1880. It ranks #1101 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1811.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.1 %)
- OK (10 %)
- AR (9.7 %)
- MO (7.9 %)
- MS (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 52 |
| 1890-1900 | 166 |
| 1900-1910 | 437 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,348 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,970 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,876 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,270 |
| 1950-1960 | 875 |
| 1960-1970 | 452 |
| 1970-1980 | 331 |
| 1980-1990 | 235 |
| 1990-2000 | 170 |
| 2000-2010 | 94 |
| 2010-2019 | 135 |
| 2020-2029 | 116 |
Famous people named Cleo
- Cleo Moore: American football player
Fun facts
- The name stems directly from the ancient Greek word 'kleos', which referred to the immortal glory achieved through great deeds.
- Cleo ranked within the top 500 names for boys in the United States during the early 1900s.