Klevis
Of Greek origin, meaning "glorious" or "renowned".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Klevis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Klevis today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Klevis births was 2010 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Klevis. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Klevis with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Klevis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2010
5 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2013 SSA rank
#13,193
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Klevis: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Klevis 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 Klevis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Klevis
The name Klevis is of Albanian origin and has its roots in the ancient Illyrian language. It is derived from the Illyrian word "klev," which means "glory" or "fame." The name first appeared in the Balkan region during the 5th century BCE, when the Illyrian tribes inhabited the western part of the Balkan Peninsula.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Klevis can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BCE. In his work "The Histories," Herodotus mentions an Illyrian king named Klevis who ruled over a tribe in what is now modern-day Albania.
During the Middle Ages, the name Klevis gained popularity among the Albanian nobility and was often associated with bravery and valor in battle. One notable bearer of the name was Klevis Arianiti, an Albanian nobleman who lived in the 15th century and played a significant role in the resistance against the Ottoman Empire.
In the 18th century, Klevis Muzheku, an Albanian writer and scholar, made valuable contributions to the preservation of the Albanian language and culture. His works are considered among the earliest examples of modern Albanian literature.
Another famous bearer of the name was Klevis Dushi, an Albanian painter and sculptor who lived in the 19th century. His works are widely celebrated for their depiction of Albanian folk traditions and the struggles of the Albanian people under Ottoman rule.
In more recent times, Klevis Kola, an Albanian footballer who played as a midfielder for several European clubs, including Aris Thessaloniki and Atromitos, gained recognition for his skills on the pitch. He was born in 1978 and represented the Albanian national team in international competitions.
It is important to note that while the name Klevis has its origins in the ancient Illyrian culture, it has remained a popular choice among Albanians throughout history, reflecting the enduring pride and connection to their cultural heritage.
People
Klevis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Klevis as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Klevis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Klevis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Klevis 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Klevis a common name?
We classify Klevis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% 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 Klevis most popular?
The single biggest year for Klevis was 2010, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Klevis is about 14 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 Klevis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Klevis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Klevis 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 Klevis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Klevis 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 Klevis 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 have Klevis as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.