Cleo
boy name#5208 in 2025Cleo entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #257 in 1915, ranks #5208 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#5208
rank today
#257
peak (1915)
18
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #763 |
| 1890s | #505 |
| 1900s | #314 |
| 1910s | #296 |
| 1920s | #340 |
| 1930s | #412 |
| 1940s | #563 |
| 1950s | #789 |
| 1960s | #1153 |
| 1970s | #1591 |
| 1980s | #2391 |
| 1990s | #3903 |
| 2000s | #8185 |
| 2010s | #7040 |
| 2020s | #4994 |
Living bearers
About 3,000 people named Cleo are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cleo alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 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 #5208 among US boy names in 2025, with 18 babies given the name.
- When was the name Cleo most popular?
- Cleo peaked in 1915, reaching #257 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cleo with classmates?
- Cleo will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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