Clois Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationCLOH-iss / /ˈkloʊ.ɪs/English; Greek
Meaning
English: a variant of Clois; Greek: glory
Historical & Cultural Background
Clois is a relatively uncommon name that may derive from the English variant of the name Clovis, which has historical roots in the Frankish kings. The name has also been associated with Greek origins, where it can mean 'glory.' It is not widely used in contemporary naming trends and may appeal to those seeking unique or vintage names.
Trend Summary
Clois has not been widely popular in recent years in the United States.
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Variants
- Clois
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Clois was first seen in the United States in 1913. Clois has ranked as high as #855 nationally, which occurred in 1930, and has been most popular in Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Oklahoma. In the past 5 years the name Clois has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Clois (1944)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1914 | 15 |
| 1915 | 14 |
| 1916 | 20 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1918 | 20 |
| 1919 | 16 |
| 1920 | 28 |
| 1921 | 15 |
| 1922 | 16 |
| 1923 | 17 |
| 1924 | 28 |
| 1925 | 18 |
| 1926 | 27 |
| 1927 | 17 |
| 1928 | 23 |
| 1929 | 15 |
| 1930 | 35 |
| 1931 | 16 |
| 1932 | 17 |
| 1933 | 15 |
| 1934 | 30 |
| 1935 | 16 |
| 1936 | 16 |
| 1937 | 11 |
| 1938 | 18 |
| 1939 | 17 |
| 1940 | 16 |
| 1941 | 19 |
| 1942 | 12 |
| 1943 | 14 |
| 1944 | 14 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 16 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 11 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 12 |
| 1953 | 15 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1975 | 5 |