Cleo
girl name#577 in 2025Cleo entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #171 in 1907, ranks #577 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#577
rank today
#171
peak (1907)
516
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #351 |
| 1890s | #255 |
| 1900s | #198 |
| 1910s | #193 |
| 1920s | #228 |
| 1930s | #308 |
| 1940s | #517 |
| 1950s | #852 |
| 1960s | #1561 |
| 1970s | #2444 |
| 1980s | #3025 |
| 1990s | #2705 |
| 2000s | #2746 |
| 2010s | #1736 |
| 2020s | #688 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Cleo has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 10,000 people named Cleo are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cleo alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cleo in 2025?
- Cleo ranks #577 among US girl names in 2025, with 516 babies given the name.
- When was the name Cleo most popular?
- Cleo peaked in 1907, reaching #171 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cleo with classmates?
- Cleo will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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