Cletis Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationKLEE-tis / /ˈklitɪs/Greek; English
Meaning
Greek: glory; English: derived from Cletus
Historical & Cultural Background
Cletis is derived from the Greek name 'Kletos', meaning 'called' or 'invoked'. It has been used in various forms throughout history, particularly in Christian contexts. The name has seen varying levels of popularity in English-speaking countries, often associated with Southern American culture.
Trend Summary
Cletis has experienced limited popularity in the United States, with occasional spikes in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cletus
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cletis was first seen in the United States in 1904. Cletis has ranked as high as #872 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in Missouri, Kentucky, West Virginia, Arkansas, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Cletis has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cletis (1960)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1912 | 17 |
| 1913 | 13 |
| 1914 | 14 |
| 1915 | 34 |
| 1916 | 30 |
| 1917 | 23 |
| 1918 | 34 |
| 1919 | 23 |
| 1920 | 37 |
| 1921 | 39 |
| 1922 | 29 |
| 1923 | 31 |
| 1924 | 44 |
| 1925 | 35 |
| 1926 | 37 |
| 1927 | 36 |
| 1928 | 34 |
| 1929 | 34 |
| 1930 | 35 |
| 1931 | 29 |
| 1932 | 38 |
| 1933 | 24 |
| 1934 | 36 |
| 1935 | 26 |
| 1936 | 26 |
| 1937 | 34 |
| 1938 | 21 |
| 1939 | 17 |
| 1940 | 22 |
| 1941 | 22 |
| 1942 | 20 |
| 1943 | 20 |
| 1944 | 13 |
| 1945 | 16 |
| 1946 | 26 |
| 1947 | 22 |
| 1948 | 17 |
| 1949 | 14 |
| 1950 | 18 |
| 1951 | 14 |
| 1952 | 18 |
| 1953 | 11 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1957 | 14 |
| 1958 | 13 |
| 1959 | 12 |
| 1960 | 42 |
| 1961 | 41 |
| 1962 | 44 |
| 1963 | 40 |
| 1964 | 27 |
| 1965 | 20 |
| 1966 | 18 |
| 1967 | 18 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 18 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |