How Many People Are Named Cletus?

7,698

people in the United States are named Cletus

1 in 43,517 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#3214

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0023%

Of US population

Peak Year

1922

243 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: KLEE-təs
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Short form of ANACLETUS. This name is sometimes used to refer to the third pope, Saint Anacletus. It can also function an an Anglicized form of KLEITOS.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
3.5%
Male
96.5%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 86.9 years old

Young (<30) 203
2.6%
Adult (30–60) 783
10.2%
Senior (>60) 6,712
87.2%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1886 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Ohio 575
Illinois 517
Iowa 465
Missouri 448
Pennsylvania 441
Indiana 373
Wisconsin 315
North Carolina 273
Minnesota 172
Kentucky 163

💡 Fun Facts About "Cletus"

  • 6 babies were named Cletus in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1922
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1886
  • Most popular in Ohio

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