Cletus
Cletus is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Invoked, called forth, or called to service.
Origin and history
Cletus is a name of Greek origin, traditionally derived from Anacletus, meaning 'invoked' or 'called forth'. Historically borne by an early Christian pope, the name saw moderate use in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it is relatively rare in contemporary U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
7,437 babies in the United States have been named Cletus since 1880. It ranks #1403 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1885.
States where it is most popular
- OH (13.6 %)
- IL (12.2 %)
- IA (11 %)
- MO (10.4 %)
- PA (10.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 10 |
| 1890-1900 | 80 |
| 1900-1910 | 185 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,190 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,902 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,303 |
| 1940-1950 | 878 |
| 1950-1960 | 661 |
| 1960-1970 | 536 |
| 1970-1980 | 251 |
| 1980-1990 | 189 |
| 1990-2000 | 85 |
| 2000-2010 | 64 |
| 2010-2019 | 61 |
| 2020-2029 | 42 |
Famous people named Cletus
- Cletus Boyer: Baseball player
Nicknames
Clete
Fun facts
- The name originates as a shortened form of Anacletus, an ancient Greek name meaning 'called back' or 'invoked'.
- Saint Cletus was the third Pope of the Catholic Church, serving during the late first century.