Cletis
Cletis is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Invoked, called, or summoned.
Origin and history
Cletis is a masculine name derived from the Greek name Cletus or Anacletus. Historically used as a short form of Anacletus, it carries the meaning of being called or summoned. It enjoyed modest popularity in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century but is now very rare.
Popularity in the United States
1,603 babies in the United States have been named Cletis since 1880. It ranks #3157 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MO (29.3 %)
- KY (20.2 %)
- WV (16 %)
- AR (14.3 %)
- TN (9.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 193 |
| 1920-1930 | 356 |
| 1930-1940 | 286 |
| 1940-1950 | 192 |
| 1950-1960 | 130 |
| 1960-1970 | 277 |
| 1970-1980 | 96 |
| 1980-1990 | 52 |
| 1990-2000 | 15 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Cletis
- Cletis Boyer: Baseball player
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the Ancient Greek word 'kleitos', which means called or invoked.
- It is a variant of Cletus, the name of an early Pope and martyr in the Roman Catholic Church.