Cleon Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKLEE-on / /ˈkliː.ɒn/Greek
Meaning
glory; fame
Historical & Cultural Background
Cleon is a name of Greek origin, derived from the word 'kleos,' meaning glory or fame. It was borne by notable figures in ancient Greece, including Cleon of Athens, a prominent politician and general during the Peloponnesian War. The name has been used in various historical texts and has connections to the cultural heritage of ancient Greece.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cleon
International Variants
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Famous people named Cleon
Cleon of Athens was a prominent Athenian statesman and general during the Peloponnesian War.
Cleon (a character in the animated series 'Futurama') is a member of the 'Futurama' universe.
Fictional characters named Cleon
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cleon was first seen in the United States in 1884. Cleon has ranked as high as #809 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, New York, Georgia, Texas, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Cleon has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cleon (1993)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1901 | 7 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 12 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1908 | 11 |
| 1909 | 8 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1911 | 12 |
| 1912 | 19 |
| 1913 | 31 |
| 1914 | 38 |
| 1915 | 39 |
| 1916 | 40 |
| 1917 | 45 |
| 1918 | 52 |
| 1919 | 60 |
| 1920 | 57 |
| 1921 | 75 |
| 1922 | 62 |
| 1923 | 50 |
| 1924 | 64 |
| 1925 | 66 |
| 1926 | 41 |
| 1927 | 44 |
| 1928 | 56 |
| 1929 | 50 |
| 1930 | 55 |
| 1931 | 49 |
| 1932 | 52 |
| 1933 | 44 |
| 1934 | 54 |
| 1935 | 32 |
| 1936 | 46 |
| 1937 | 37 |
| 1938 | 43 |
| 1939 | 38 |
| 1940 | 32 |
| 1941 | 36 |
| 1942 | 31 |
| 1943 | 41 |
| 1944 | 24 |
| 1945 | 29 |
| 1946 | 28 |
| 1947 | 37 |
| 1948 | 32 |
| 1949 | 21 |
| 1950 | 28 |
| 1951 | 28 |
| 1952 | 22 |
| 1953 | 25 |
| 1954 | 25 |
| 1955 | 26 |
| 1956 | 32 |
| 1957 | 24 |
| 1958 | 24 |
| 1959 | 23 |
| 1960 | 15 |
| 1961 | 14 |
| 1962 | 19 |
| 1963 | 22 |
| 1964 | 13 |
| 1965 | 17 |
| 1966 | 29 |
| 1967 | 17 |
| 1968 | 27 |
| 1969 | 52 |
| 1970 | 60 |
| 1971 | 40 |
| 1972 | 28 |
| 1973 | 27 |
| 1974 | 37 |
| 1975 | 43 |
| 1976 | 34 |
| 1977 | 17 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 18 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 8 |