Cleta Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKLEE-tah / ˈklitəGreek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: glory; Latin: famous
Historical & Cultural Background
Cleta is derived from the Greek name 'Kleos,' which means glory or fame. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Greek and Latin contexts. The name has seen varying levels of popularity over time, often associated with a sense of honor and distinction. Its usage has been more common in the early to mid-20th century.
Trend Summary
Cleta has experienced low popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cletus
International Variants
- Cleta (Spanish)
- Cletus (Latin)
Famous people named Cleta
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cleta was first seen in the United States in 1885. Cleta has ranked as high as #705 nationally, which occurred in 1935, and has been most popular in Oklahoma, Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, and Kentucky. In the past 5 years the name Cleta has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cleta (1969)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1888 | 10 |
| 1893 | 7 |
| 1894 | 8 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1896 | 13 |
| 1897 | 10 |
| 1898 | 14 |
| 1899 | 8 |
| 1900 | 10 |
| 1901 | 10 |
| 1902 | 13 |
| 1903 | 16 |
| 1904 | 13 |
| 1905 | 21 |
| 1906 | 9 |
| 1907 | 22 |
| 1908 | 19 |
| 1909 | 25 |
| 1910 | 18 |
| 1911 | 39 |
| 1912 | 40 |
| 1913 | 50 |
| 1914 | 69 |
| 1915 | 82 |
| 1916 | 89 |
| 1917 | 87 |
| 1918 | 88 |
| 1919 | 64 |
| 1920 | 86 |
| 1921 | 100 |
| 1922 | 85 |
| 1923 | 77 |
| 1924 | 85 |
| 1925 | 95 |
| 1926 | 99 |
| 1927 | 88 |
| 1928 | 92 |
| 1929 | 83 |
| 1930 | 91 |
| 1931 | 110 |
| 1932 | 94 |
| 1933 | 73 |
| 1934 | 125 |
| 1935 | 136 |
| 1936 | 102 |
| 1937 | 80 |
| 1938 | 100 |
| 1939 | 77 |
| 1940 | 77 |
| 1941 | 77 |
| 1942 | 56 |
| 1943 | 69 |
| 1944 | 58 |
| 1945 | 57 |
| 1946 | 46 |
| 1947 | 66 |
| 1948 | 52 |
| 1949 | 59 |
| 1950 | 48 |
| 1951 | 47 |
| 1952 | 50 |
| 1953 | 63 |
| 1954 | 51 |
| 1955 | 52 |
| 1956 | 36 |
| 1957 | 32 |
| 1958 | 26 |
| 1959 | 31 |
| 1960 | 21 |
| 1961 | 20 |
| 1962 | 15 |
| 1963 | 12 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1966 | 17 |
| 1967 | 18 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 7 |