Clio
Meaningglory · Greek
- US rank
- #5,099
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,416 in 1906
25 babies were named Clio in the US in 2025. It has climbed 215 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1894–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Clio you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 64,103 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Clio, 25 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Clio would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryClio first shows up in US birth records in 1894, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 131 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1906, when it ranked #1,416. Today it's #5,099, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendClio has climbed 215 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,099. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Greek, Clio means “glory”.
About the name Clio
Clio is a girl name meaning “glory”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with C and ending in “-lio”. US birth records list Clio for girls from 1894 to 2025, in 62 of those 132 years. Its best year was 1906, when it ranked #1,416 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #5,099, with 25 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 7.3 | 137,300 girls |
| 1900s | 9.4 | 106,157 girls |
| 1910s | 9.8 | 102,249 girls |
| 1920s | 4.8 | 208,768 girls |
| 1930s | 1.1 | 943,396 girls |
| 1940s | 0.3 | 2,941,176 girls |
| 1980s | 0.6 | 1,587,302 girls |
| 1990s | 4.5 | 222,222 girls |
| 2000s | 8.4 | 118,624 girls |
| 2010s | 15 | 68,446 girls |
| 2020s | 16 | 60,914 girls |
Questions about the name Clio
What does the name Clio mean?
Clio means “glory” in Greek.
Is Clio a boy or girl name?
Clio is a girl name.
How popular is the name Clio?
Clio ranked #5,099 for US girls in 2025, given to 25 babies. Its best year was 1906 (#1,416).