7,709births recorded
1Countries
1Variants
1922Peak · United States
#8243United States 2025
Cletus is a boy name family recorded 7,709 times in 1 country since 1886. It ranks highest today in the United States (#8243 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1922, at 10.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Cletus
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cletus | English | 7,709 | 🇺🇸 United States | #8243 | 1922 | ▲ 23 % |
Questions about Cletus
How popular is the name Cletus?
In 2025 it ranked #8243 in the United States. Official registers record 7,709 births across 1 country.
When was Cletus most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1922, at 10.6 births per 100,000.
Is Cletus a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Cletus is a boy name.