Cletus
Boy nameCletus has been given to 7,709 babies in the U.S. since 1886. It peaked in 1922.
Meaning & origin /ˈkliːt.əs/
Borrowed from Latin Cletus, short form of the papal name Anacletus, from Ancient Greek ἀνάκλητος (anáklētos, “invoked”), from ἀνακαλέω (anakaléō) + -τός (-tós).
Origin: Ancient Greek
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
7,709
Peak year
1922 (243 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1886
10-year trend
▲ +13%
Gender split
4% girls / 96% boys
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Cletus.
FAQ
How popular is the name Cletus?
Cletus has been given to 7,709 babies in the U.S. since 1886. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Cletus peak?
Cletus peaked in 1922, when 243 babies were given the name.
Is Cletus a girl or boy name?
Cletus is primarily a boy name (96% of babies named Cletus are boys).
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