Cleao
A feminine name originating from Greek, meaning glory or praised.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Cleao. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 66.7% of registrations being female. The average person named Cleao today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cleao births was 1917 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cleao. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Cleao. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1917
10 babies that year
Average age
-
1917 SSA rank
#4,086
Tracked since 1917
Gender
Gender distribution for Cleao
Cleao is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 15 total registrations, 5 (33.3%) were male and 10 (66.7%) were female.
Cleao as a male name
- Ranked #4,086 in 1917
- 5 male births in 1917
- Peak: 1917 (5 births)
Cleao as a female name
- Ranked #5,258 in 1921
- 5 female births in 1921
- Peak: 1917 (5 births)
Popularity
Cleao: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cleao from the 1910s through to the 1920s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 10 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1910s peak, Cleao remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cleao by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cleao during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cleao
The given name Cleao has its origins in ancient Greek culture, dating back to the classical period between the 5th and 4th centuries BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "kleos," which means "glory" or "renown." The name was likely given to children as a symbolic wish for them to attain fame and honor in their lives.
In Greek mythology, there are references to Cleao being one of the names associated with the Muse of History, Clio. As the patron of history and storytelling, this connection suggests that the name Cleao may have been bestowed upon individuals with a penchant for preserving and sharing knowledge.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cleao can be found in the works of ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who mentioned a woman by that name in his writings from around 440 BCE. In his "Histories," Herodotus recounts the tale of Cleao, a priestess of the goddess Athena in the city of Miletus.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Cleao. In the 4th century BCE, Cleao of Delphi was a renowned philosopher and mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of geometry and number theory. Her work was influential in the development of ancient Greek mathematics.
During the Hellenistic period, Cleao of Alexandria (c. 200 BCE) was a renowned physician and author of medical treatises. Her writings on gynecology and obstetrics were widely studied and referenced by later scholars in the field.
In the realm of ancient drama, Cleao of Corinth (c. 150 BCE) was a celebrated playwright known for her tragedies and comedies. While few of her works survive today, accounts from contemporaries praise her skill in crafting compelling narratives and characters.
Cleao of Rhodes (c. 100 BCE) was an influential sculptor and architect whose works adorned many cities across the ancient Greek world. Her most famous creation was the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
In the 1st century CE, Cleao of Ephesus was a respected philosopher and teacher who established a school of thought focused on ethics and moral philosophy. Her teachings attracted students from across the Roman Empire, and her influence persisted for generations.
People
Cleao + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cleao as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cleao: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cleao?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cleao going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Cleao a common name?
We classify Cleao as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cleao most popular?
The single biggest year for Cleao was 1917, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cleao is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Cleao in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cleao a female name?
Yes, 66.7% of people registered as Cleao in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Cleao still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cleao in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Cleao can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Cleao?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.