Cleodis
Ancient Greek name meaning "glory" or "fame".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Cleodis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cleodis today is around 57 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cleodis births was 1947 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cleodis. 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 Cleodis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1947
5 babies that year
Average age
57
years old
1979 SSA rank
#6,210
Tracked since 1947
Popularity
Cleodis: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cleodis from the 1940s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cleodis 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 Cleodis 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 Cleodis
The name Cleodis finds its origins in ancient Greek culture, deriving from the words "kleos" meaning "glory" and "dotos" meaning "given." This combination suggests a meaning of "given glory" or "glory bestowed." The earliest known record of this name dates back to the 5th century BCE, appearing in ancient Greek texts and historical accounts.
During the classical era of ancient Greece, the name Cleodis was associated with individuals who achieved great feats or were celebrated for their accomplishments. One notable figure was Cleodis of Miletus, a renowned philosopher and mathematician from the 5th century BCE, known for his contributions to the field of geometry and his teachings on the nature of the universe.
In the realm of Greek mythology, there are references to a minor deity named Cleodis, often depicted as a personification of glory and fame. While details of this figure are scarce, their presence in mythological tales highlights the cultural significance of the name and its association with honor and renown.
As the centuries passed, the name Cleodis continued to be used sporadically throughout the Greek-speaking world, appearing in various historical records and texts. One notable bearer of this name was Cleodis of Rhodes, a skilled sculptor who lived in the 3rd century BCE and was renowned for his intricate marble carvings that adorned temples and public spaces.
In the Byzantine era, a notable figure named Cleodis Palaiologos emerged as a prominent military commander and statesman during the 14th century. He played a crucial role in the defense of Constantinople against Ottoman advances and was widely respected for his strategic prowess and leadership.
Another individual of historical significance was Cleodis Chrysoloras, a 15th century Greek scholar and philosopher who contributed significantly to the revival of classical Greek studies during the Renaissance period. His teachings and translations of ancient texts played a vital role in the dissemination of Greek knowledge across Europe.
While the name Cleodis has faded in modern times, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage of ancient Greece, carrying with it connotations of glory, achievement, and a legacy that has endured through the ages.
People
Cleodis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cleodis 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
Cleodis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cleodis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cleodis 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 1 in 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Cleodis a common name?
We classify Cleodis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cleodis most popular?
The single biggest year for Cleodis was 1947, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cleodis is about 57 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 Cleodis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cleodis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cleodis in the SSA data are male. 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 Cleodis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cleodis 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 Cleodis 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 named Cleodis?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Cleodis at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.