Cleta
girl nameCleta entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #549 in 1935, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1885–2025
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rank today
#549
peak (1935)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #942 |
| 1890s | #1093 |
| 1900s | #977 |
| 1910s | #779 |
| 1920s | #771 |
| 1930s | #684 |
| 1940s | #1049 |
| 1950s | #1598 |
| 1960s | #3378 |
| 1970s | #7018 |
| 1980s | #8178 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Cleta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cleta alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cleta in 2025?
- Cleta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Cleta most popular?
- Cleta peaked in 1935, reaching #549 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cleta with classmates?
- Cleta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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