Cletus
Meaningsummoned · Greek
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #391 in 1922
9 babies were named Cletus in the US in 2025. It has climbed 496 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1886–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Cletus you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Cletus, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cletus would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCletus first shows up in US birth records in 1886, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 139 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1922, when it ranked #391. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendCletus has climbed 496 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Greek, Cletus means “summoned”.
About the name Cletus
Cletus is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “summoned”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-tus”. US birth records list Cletus for boys from 1886 to 2025, in 132 of those 140 years. Its best year was 1922, when it ranked #391 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 22 | 46,243 boys |
| 1890s | 70 | 14,286 boys |
| 1900s | 133 | 7,505 boys |
| 1910s | 170 | 5,866 boys |
| 1920s | 173 | 5,796 boys |
| 1930s | 124 | 8,090 boys |
| 1940s | 61 | 16,393 boys |
| 1950s | 33 | 30,239 boys |
| 1960s | 28 | 35,997 boys |
| 1970s | 15 | 66,313 boys |
| 1980s | 10 | 96,993 boys |
| 1990s | 4.3 | 229,885 boys |
| 2000s | 3.2 | 311,526 boys |
| 2010s | 3.2 | 308,642 boys |
| 2020s | 4.0 | 246,914 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Cletus
What does the name Cletus mean?
Cletus means “summoned” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Cletus?
Cletus has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Cletus a boy or girl name?
Cletus is a boy name.
How popular is the name Cletus?
Cletus ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1922 (#391).