Cleopatra
Cleopatra is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Glory of the father.
Origin and history
Cleopatra is a classic name of Ancient Greek origin meaning 'glory of the father.' It is famously associated with the ancient Egyptian queen, Cleopatra VII. In the United States, it remains a rare but recognizable choice with steady, uncommon usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,484 babies in the United States have been named Cleopatra since 1880. It ranks #3544 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1846.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.5 %)
- TX (16.7 %)
- NY (13.5 %)
- VA (9.4 %)
- FL (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 39 |
| 1900-1910 | 61 |
| 1910-1920 | 221 |
| 1920-1930 | 340 |
| 1930-1940 | 210 |
| 1940-1950 | 134 |
| 1950-1960 | 130 |
| 1960-1970 | 88 |
| 1970-1980 | 239 |
| 1980-1990 | 158 |
| 1990-2000 | 190 |
| 2000-2010 | 169 |
| 2010-2019 | 244 |
| 2020-2029 | 255 |
Famous people named Cleopatra
- Cleopatra VII: Monarch, Queen
- Cleopatra Coleman: Actress
- Cleopatra Mathis: Poet, Author
Nicknames
Cleo, Patty
Fun facts
- The name derives from the Greek elements 'kleos' (glory) and 'pater' (father).
- Cleopatra VII was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt.
- The name has been immortalized in major classical works by Shakespeare and Bernard Shaw.