At a glance
- In short
- Cleotha is a unisex Greek name meaning "glory of the father." Its melodic sound and historical significance make it an appealing choice for parents.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1992 (#8,435)
- Babies in 1992
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #1,501 in 1949
- First recorded
- 1919
Meaning of Cleotha
Cleotha is a unisex name of Greek origin, meaning "glory of the father." It is a unique and distinctive name that has been used for both boys and girls. The name has a melodic and elegant sound to it, making it an appealing choice for parents looking for a name with historical significance. Cleotha also has the variation "Cleo," which offers a shorter and more modern option for those who prefer a nickname or a different twist on the original name. The name Cleotha has had sporadic but consistent usage over the years, particularly in Mississippi, where it experienced some popularity in the mid-20th century. With its timeless charm and unisex appeal, Cleotha is a name worth considering for your newborn.
How to pronounce Cleotha
English
- Pronounced klee-OH-thuh /kliːˈoʊθə/
Popularity of Cleotha in the U.S.
Cleotha was last recorded in the U.S. in 1992, ranked #8,435 with 5 babies. It peaked at #1,501 in 1949. It first appears in the records in 1919.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1919–1992 68 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 8,435 | ▼ 199 |
| 1991 | 5 | 8,236 | back (not recorded in 1987–1990) |
| 1986 | 5 | 6,721 | ▼ 1,574 |
| 1985 | 7 | 5,147 | back (not recorded in 1984) |
| 1983 | 5 | 6,238 | ▼ 1,235 |
| 1982 | 7 | 5,003 | ▲ 1,259 |
| 1981 | 5 | 6,262 | ▼ 12 |
| 1980 | 5 | 6,250 | ▼ 194 |
| 1979 | 5 | 6,056 | ▼ 283 |
| 1978 | 5 | 5,773 | ▼ 1,191 |
| 1977 | 7 | 4,582 | ▲ 353 |
| 1976 | 6 | 4,935 | ▼ 138 |
| 1975 | 6 | 4,797 | ▲ 431 |
| 1974 | 5 | 5,228 | ▼ 1,174 |
| 1973 | 7 | 4,054 | ▲ 387 |
| 1972 | 6 | 4,441 | ▼ 1,468 |
| 1971 | 11 | 2,973 | ▲ 1,751 |
| 1970 | 5 | 4,724 | ▼ 320 |
| 1969 | 5 | 4,404 | ▼ 2,093 |
| 1968 | 13 | 2,311 | ▼ 69 |
| 1967 | 13 | 2,242 | ▲ 1,007 |
| 1966 | 7 | 3,249 | ▼ 469 |
| 1965 | 9 | 2,780 | ▲ 821 |
| 1964 | 6 | 3,601 | ▼ 1,187 |
| 1963 | 12 | 2,414 | ▼ 452 |
| 1962 | 17 | 1,962 | ▲ 280 |
| 1961 | 14 | 2,242 | ▼ 32 |
| 1960 | 14 | 2,210 | ▼ 99 |
| 1959 | 15 | 2,111 | ▼ 434 |
| 1958 | 22 | 1,677 | ▲ 1,145 |
| 1957 | 9 | 2,822 | ▼ 731 |
| 1956 | 15 | 2,091 | ▼ 366 |
| 1955 | 20 | 1,725 | ▲ 231 |
| 1954 | 16 | 1,956 | ▲ 230 |
| 1953 | 13 | 2,186 | ▼ 382 |
| 1952 | 18 | 1,804 | ▲ 168 |
| 1951 | 15 | 1,972 | ▼ 434 |
| 1950 | 23 | 1,538 | ▼ 37 |
| 1949 | 24 | 1,501 | ▲ 1,107 |
| 1948 | 9 | 2,608 | ▼ 962 |
| 1947 | 21 | 1,646 | ▲ 1,044 |
| 1946 | 8 | 2,690 | ▼ 1,057 |
| 1945 | 17 | 1,633 | ▲ 105 |
| 1944 | 16 | 1,738 | ▼ 39 |
| 1943 | 18 | 1,699 | ▲ 247 |
| 1942 | 14 | 1,946 | ▼ 261 |
| 1941 | 17 | 1,685 | ▲ 494 |
| 1940 | 11 | 2,179 | ▲ 270 |
| 1939 | 9 | 2,449 | ▼ 548 |
| 1938 | 14 | 1,901 | ▲ 296 |
| 1937 | 11 | 2,197 | ▲ 255 |
| 1936 | 9 | 2,452 | ▼ 523 |
| 1935 | 14 | 1,929 | ▼ 69 |
| 1934 | 15 | 1,860 | ▲ 137 |
| 1933 | 13 | 1,997 | ▲ 104 |
| 1932 | 13 | 2,101 | – |
| 1931 | 13 | 2,101 | ▲ 1,188 |
| 1930 | 7 | 3,289 | ▼ 1,090 |
| 1929 | 13 | 2,199 | back (not recorded in 1928) |
| 1927 | 9 | 2,912 | ▼ 187 |
| 1926 | 10 | 2,725 | ▲ 1,016 |
| 1925 | 6 | 3,741 | ▼ 919 |
| 1924 | 10 | 2,822 | ▲ 128 |
| 1923 | 9 | 2,950 | ▼ 464 |
| 1922 | 12 | 2,486 | ▲ 728 |
| 1921 | 8 | 3,214 | ▼ 6 |
| 1920 | 8 | 3,208 | ▼ 331 |
| 1919 | 9 | 2,877 | new |