Cleo Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Cleo is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Cleo?
Cleo is spelled C-L-E-O. The name has 4 letters.
Cleo at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Cleo is derived from the Greek element meaning “glory” or “pride.”
- Origin
- Cleo is commonly associated with Greek names linked to concepts of glory and fame.
- Pronunciation
- Clee-oh · 2 syllables
Cleo Popularity in 2025
Rank#577
Recorded Births516
Rank#5,208
Recorded Births18
- Girls usage rose 30 places to #577 and recorded 21 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 507 places to #5,208 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Cleo Mean?
Cleo is derived from the Greek element meaning “glory” or “pride.”
Origin: Cleo is commonly associated with Greek names linked to concepts of glory and fame.
How Do You Pronounce Cleo?
PronunciationClee-oh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Cleo?
- History
- The name Cleo has historical use in association with figures from ancient Greek history and mythology, including Queen Cleopatra, from whom the name is often considered a short form.
Cleo Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 516 | #577 |
| 2025 | Boys | 18 | #5,208 |
| 2024 | Girls | 495 | #607 |
| 2024 | Boys | 21 | #4,701 |
| 2023 | Girls | 490 | #608 |
| 2023 | Boys | 25 | #4,220 |
| 2022 | Girls | 445 | #664 |
| 2022 | Boys | 17 | #5,445 |
| 2021 | Girls | 356 | #793 |
| 2021 | Boys | 19 | #4,936 |
| 2020 | Girls | 303 | #881 |
| 2020 | Boys | 16 | #5,451 |
| 2019 | Girls | 270 | #968 |
| 2019 | Boys | 12 | #6,777 |
| 2018 | Girls | 222 | #1,108 |
| 2018 | Boys | 26 | #3,993 |
| 2017 | Girls | 153 | #1,465 |
| 2017 | Boys | 18 | #5,111 |
| 2016 | Girls | 145 | #1,545 |
| 2016 | Boys | 19 | #4,943 |
| 2015 | Girls | 120 | #1,743 |
| 2015 | Boys | 16 | #5,507 |
| 2014 | Girls | 100 | #1,982 |
| 2014 | Boys | 7 | #9,642 |
When Was Cleo Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1920 · Girls
1,049 recorded births
National rank #191
1916 · Girls
1,031 recorded births
National rank #180
1919 · Girls
1,013 recorded births
National rank #190
1918 · Girls
1,009 recorded births
National rank #197
Where Cleo Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #134 | 5 |
| MT | #208 | 5 |
| UT | #249 | 18 |
| CA | #370 | 89 |
| CT | #393 | 7 |
| MA | #444 | 12 |
| KS | #445 | 7 |
| WA | #452 | 15 |