Holding steady.
Popularity of Cleofas since 1915
Babies named Cleofas per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 21 | 0 |
| 1920s | 29 | 46 |
| 1930s | 0 | 30 |
| 1940s | 0 | 12 |
| 1950s | 0 | 19 |
| 1960s | 0 | 18 |
| 1970s | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 26 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cleofas is a rare unisex name with Spanish and Greek ties. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1923, with its peak usage in 1926, though no rank or one-in-N figure is available for that year. After the 1920s, the name fell into steady decline, and by 2025 it remains extremely uncommon, with no top states recorded. The name likely derives from the Greek Kleophas, linking it to a biblical figure. Its rarity gives it a distinctive character, appealing to those seeking an unusual name with historical and religious resonance.
Cleofas is a Spanish adaptation of Cleophas, itself a Latinized form of the Greek name Kleophas, which may derive from kleos (glory) and pater (father). The name appears in the New Testament as one of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus. In Spanish-speaking regions, Cleofas was used predominantly in the early 20th century, though it has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cleo
Variants: Cleophas, Cleofás
Sibling names for Cleofas
Names that share Cleofas's style, for a brother or sister.
