Cletis
boy nameCletis entered the US charts in 1904, peaked at #1064 in 1904, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1904–2025
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rank today
#1064
peak (1904)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1064 |
| 1910s | #1380 |
| 1920s | #1205 |
| 1930s | #1287 |
| 1940s | #1655 |
| 1950s | #2273 |
| 1960s | #1641 |
| 1970s | #3746 |
| 1980s | #4763 |
| 1990s | #8861 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Cletis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cletis alive today was born around 1935, making them about 90 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cletis in 2025?
- Cletis is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Cletis most popular?
- Cletis peaked in 1904, reaching #1064 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cletis with classmates?
- Cletis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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