Clessie vs Cleta
Side-by-side comparison of Clessie and Cleta — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Clessie | Cleta |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 140 | 4,013 |
| Peak Year | 1920 | 1935 |
| Peak Year Births | 12 | 136 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1930ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1903 | 1885 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Clessie | Cleta |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | — | 15 |
| 1890ss | — | 67 |
| 1900ss | 6 | 158 |
| 1910ss | 47 | 626 |
| 1920ss | 71 | 890 |
| 1930ss | 16 | 988 |
| 1940ss | — | 617 |
| 1950ss | — | 436 |
| 1960ss | — | 140 |
| 1970ss | — | 69 |
| 1980ss | — | 7 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1903–1935.