In 2024, 495 girls in the United States were named Cleo, making it the 603rd most popular girl's name that year.
It has climbed sharply, from 1,986th a decade earlier.
Its busiest year on record was 1920, with 1,399 births.
Records for Cleo go back to 1880, and 44,552 babies have been given the name since.
A shortened form of Cleopatra meaning "glory of the father". Its historical connections and compact form have a strong, regal quality.
Cleo is of Greek origin, described as vintage in style.
In 2024, Cleo went to 495 girls and 21 boys — 96% girls.
In practice it reads as a girls' name in the US.
Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.
A shortened form of Cleopatra meaning "glory of the father". Its historical connections and compact form have a strong, regal quality.
Cleo is of Greek origin, and is usually described as vintage in style.
In 2024, 495 girls in the United States were named Cleo, making it the 603rd most popular girl's name that year.
In 2024, Cleo went to 495 girls and 21 boys — 96% girls. In practice it reads as a girls' name in the US.