Cleo Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKLEE-oh / /ˈkliːoʊ/Greek; Egyptian
Meaning
Greek: glory; Egyptian: pride
Historical & Cultural Background
Cleo is derived from the Greek name Kleos, which means 'glory.' In ancient Egypt, Cleo is often associated with Cleopatra, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom. The name has been used in various cultures and has gained popularity in modern times. It is more commonly recognized as a feminine name but can be used for boys as well.
Trend Summary
Cleo has seen a rise in popularity as a unisex name in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cleo
- Kleo
International Variants
- Cleo (Italian)
- Cleo (Spanish)
Famous people named Cleo
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Fictional characters named Cleo
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cleo was first seen in the United States in 1880. Cleo has ranked as high as #549 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, Missouri, and Mississippi. In the past 5 years the name Cleo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cleo (1985)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1885 | 8 |
| 1886 | 8 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1888 | 12 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1890 | 12 |
| 1891 | 10 |
| 1892 | 16 |
| 1893 | 21 |
| 1894 | 11 |
| 1895 | 19 |
| 1896 | 27 |
| 1897 | 24 |
| 1898 | 15 |
| 1899 | 11 |
| 1900 | 31 |
| 1901 | 26 |
| 1902 | 33 |
| 1903 | 40 |
| 1904 | 40 |
| 1905 | 49 |
| 1906 | 52 |
| 1907 | 56 |
| 1908 | 50 |
| 1909 | 60 |
| 1910 | 72 |
| 1911 | 78 |
| 1912 | 139 |
| 1913 | 145 |
| 1914 | 215 |
| 1915 | 349 |
| 1916 | 319 |
| 1917 | 313 |
| 1918 | 363 |
| 1919 | 355 |
| 1920 | 350 |
| 1921 | 345 |
| 1922 | 309 |
| 1923 | 314 |
| 1924 | 300 |
| 1925 | 298 |
| 1926 | 280 |
| 1927 | 335 |
| 1928 | 241 |
| 1929 | 198 |
| 1930 | 208 |
| 1931 | 223 |
| 1932 | 200 |
| 1933 | 215 |
| 1934 | 206 |
| 1935 | 167 |
| 1936 | 179 |
| 1937 | 159 |
| 1938 | 178 |
| 1939 | 141 |
| 1940 | 139 |
| 1941 | 138 |
| 1942 | 155 |
| 1943 | 133 |
| 1944 | 117 |
| 1945 | 107 |
| 1946 | 130 |
| 1947 | 141 |
| 1948 | 100 |
| 1949 | 110 |
| 1950 | 100 |
| 1951 | 95 |
| 1952 | 106 |
| 1953 | 106 |
| 1954 | 83 |
| 1955 | 96 |
| 1956 | 91 |
| 1957 | 77 |
| 1958 | 57 |
| 1959 | 64 |
| 1960 | 51 |
| 1961 | 60 |
| 1962 | 41 |
| 1963 | 47 |
| 1964 | 52 |
| 1965 | 47 |
| 1966 | 51 |
| 1967 | 33 |
| 1968 | 31 |
| 1969 | 39 |
| 1970 | 35 |
| 1971 | 34 |
| 1972 | 25 |
| 1973 | 34 |
| 1974 | 24 |
| 1975 | 44 |
| 1976 | 27 |
| 1977 | 37 |
| 1978 | 40 |
| 1979 | 31 |
| 1980 | 26 |
| 1981 | 25 |
| 1982 | 32 |
| 1983 | 24 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 25 |
| 1987 | 26 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 27 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 21 |