Holding steady.
Popularity of Cletis since 1904
Babies named Cletis per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Cletis's real moment was 1904.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 | 6 |
| 1910s | 49 | 193 |
| 1920s | 72 | 356 |
| 1930s | 27 | 286 |
| 1940s | 11 | 192 |
| 1950s | 0 | 130 |
| 1960s | 0 | 277 |
| 1970s | 0 | 96 |
| 1980s | 0 | 52 |
| 1990s | 0 | 15 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cletis is a rare American name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1904, its peak year. It has never ranked in national popularity lists, and its usage has been extremely low, with a stable trajectory showing no significant revival. The name is most likely an American variant of Cletus, which itself has Greek origins. Cletis has not been associated with any particular state or region.
Cletis is likely a variant of Cletus, which derives from the Greek name Kleēs or Kletos, meaning 'called' or 'invoked'. Cletus appears in the New Testament as one of the early Christians. Cletis emerged in the United States in the early 20th century, likely as an Americanized spelling or a creative respelling. Its use has been rare and sporadic, with a peak in 1904, and it remains uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Clee, Let
Variants: Cletus, Cletos
Sibling names for Cletis
Names that share Cletis's style, for a brother or sister.
