Cletis

Boy name

Cletis has been given to 1,762 babies in the U.S. since 1904. It peaked in 1924.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,762

Peak year

1924 (52 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1904

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

9% girls / 91% boys

Names one letter away from Cletis — alternate spellings parents actually use.

7,709 babies since 1886

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Cletis.

1,764 babies since 1881

1,756 babies since 1880

1,754 babies since 1882

1,753 babies since 1885

1,774 babies since 1892

1,783 babies since 1880

1,740 babies since 1880

1,740 babies since 1880

How popular is the name Cletis?

Cletis has been given to 1,762 babies in the U.S. since 1904. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Cletis peak?

Cletis peaked in 1924, when 52 babies were given the name.

Is Cletis a girl or boy name?

Cletis is primarily a boy name (91% of babies named Cletis are boys).

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