Holding steady.
Popularity of Cleone since 1890
Babies named Cleone per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Cleone's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 30 |
| 1900s | 87 |
| 1910s | 314 |
| 1920s | 367 |
| 1930s | 294 |
| 1940s | 172 |
| 1950s | 56 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cleone is a rare feminine name that saw its greatest popularity in the early 1900s. First recorded in the United States in 1890, it reached its peak rank in 1905, after which its usage declined steadily. The name is not currently in widespread use, with no significant revival in recent decades. Its meaning is debated, though it is likely of Greek origin, possibly related to the word for 'fame.' Cleone's unfamiliarity today makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with historical roots.
Cleone is a name of uncertain origin. It may be derived from the Greek 'kleos' (fame), making it a relative of Cleo. Alternatively, it could be a feminine form of Cleon, an Ancient Greek name meaning 'famous'. Historically, Cleone appears in Greek mythology as a daughter of the river god Asopus. The name saw modest use in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cleo, Lee, Nea
Variants: Cleonie, Kleone
Sibling names for Cleone
Names that share Cleone's style, for a brother or sister.
