Total births
894
Unisex name · since 1907
Cleatus
894 babies named Cleatus in U.S. Social Security records since 1907, with the highest year being 1924. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 894
- total births
- 1907–1977
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Cleatus is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 894 have been recorded since 1907.
Social Security Administration records show Cleatus recorded 894 times among boys since 1907, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1907 to 1977.
- 894 total births
- 1907–1977 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
894 boys have been named Cleatus since 1907, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1977.
- 894
- total births
- 1907–1977
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Cleatus was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
30 babies were named Cleatus in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Cleatus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Cleatus splits its recorded history at 1942: 36% of all births land in the more recent half, 64% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1966 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1924 peak of 30 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Cleatus at a glance
Last recorded 1977Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1907
Cleatus popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1907–1977
- Peak year (1924)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 71 years of records
Cleatus popularity over time - girls
71 total births recorded since 1916 (Cleatus as girls' name)
Cleatus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Cleatus's strongest decade.
223 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Cleatus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 6
1900s
6 births
- 1910s
1910s
141 births
- 1920s
1920s
223 births
- 1930s
1930s
168 births
- 1940s
1940s
133 births
- 1950s
1950s
115 births
- 1960s 71
1960s
71 births
- 1970s 37
1970s
37 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 223 births (25% of all-time use).
How Cleatus compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Cleatus's total volume
Cleatus vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Cleatus by state
Where Cleatus concentrates geographically, total births since 1907
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oklahoma | | 11 | 1.2% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Texas | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Kentucky | | 5 | 0.6% |
Oklahoma share of Cleatus's total US births 1.2%
Even split
11 of 894 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cleatus? ▼
Since 1907, Social Security records show 894 babies named Cleatus. The most recent recorded year was 1977. Its busiest year on record was 1924, with 30 births.
When was Cleatus most popular? ▼
Cleatus was most popular in the 1920s decade with 223 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Cleatus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cleatus are Oklahoma (11 births), Arkansas (10 births), Texas (10 births).
Is Cleatus a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Cleatus is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 894 births, and as a girl's name it has 71 births.
How long has the name Cleatus been used? ▼
Records for Cleatus go back to 1907, giving 71 years of history through 1977.
What names are similar to Cleatus? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cleveland, Clement, Cleo, Cletus, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Cleatus's data
- Cleatus's decade-level peak was the 1920s (223 total births); usage has since declined to 37 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Oklahoma records the most Cleatuss (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Oklahoma names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Cleatus
Nearby Names Like Cleatus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cleatus
Cleveland Boy
#6471 21,945 births
Clement Boy
#2211 14,167 births
Cleo Boy
#4710 11,527 births
Cletus Boy
#10969 7,437 births
Cleve Boy
4,506 births
Compare Cleatus side by side: Cleatus vs Cleveland Cleatus vs Clement Cleatus vs Cleo
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1907–1977 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Cleatus: Baby Name Since 1907 - 894 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cleatus. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Cleatus draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.