Holding steady.
Popularity of Cleota since 1910
Babies named Cleota per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 96 |
| 1920s | 124 |
| 1930s | 69 |
| 1940s | 23 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cleota is a rare American given name that emerged in the early 20th century, first recorded in 1910. It reached its highest usage in 1921, the peak year, but never entered the top 1000 names nationally. The name belongs to the category of playful coinages from the 1920s, a decade when invented names with the 'Cleo-' prefix and '-ta' suffix had modest popularity. The trajectory of Cleota's use has remained stable at very low levels since its mid-century decline. As a name of modern American origin, Cleota reflects the creative naming practices of its era, blending familiar sounds without a long historical pedigree.
Cleota first appeared in the United States in the early 20th century, likely as a modern coinage. It may have been created by combining the popular prefix 'Cleo-' (from names like Cleopatra or Cleon) with the feminine suffix '-ta'. There is no clear evidence of usage before the 1910s, and it does not derive from a traditional European source. Its brief popularity peaked in the 1920s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cleo
Variants: Cleotah
Sibling names for Cleota
Names that share Cleota's style, for a brother or sister.
