Total births
240
Unisex name · since 1913
Cledith
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 240 babies named Cledith, peaking in 1915. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 240
- total births
- 1913–1946
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
240 girls have been named Cledith since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Cledith has been recorded 240 times among girls since 1913, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1946.
- 240 total births
- 1913–1946 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
240 girls have been named Cledith since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1946.
- 240
- total births
- 1913–1946
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Cledith was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
20 babies were named Cledith in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
Cledith's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Cledith's full recorded timeline at 1930, 43% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 57% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1913, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1915 peak of 20 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Cledith at a glance
Last recorded 1946Peak year
1915
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Cledith popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1946
- Peak year (1915)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Cledith popularity over time - boys
207 total births recorded since 1917 (Cledith as boys' name)
Cledith by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Cledith's strongest decade.
89 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Cledith births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
49 births
- 1920s
1920s
89 births
- 1930s
1930s
72 births
- 1940s 30
1940s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 89 births (37% of all-time use).
Cledith by state
Where Cledith concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cledith? ▼
240 babies have been named Cledith since 1913. It was last recorded in 1946. The peak year was 1915 with 20 births.
When was Cledith most popular? ▼
Cledith was most popular in the 1920s decade with 89 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
Where is Cledith most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cledith are Kentucky (16 births), Missouri (5 births).
Is Cledith a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Cledith is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 240 births, and as a boy's name it has 207 births.
How long has the name Cledith been used? ▼
Records for Cledith go back to 1913, giving 34 years of history through 1946.
What names are similar to Cledith? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cleo, Clementine, Cleta, Clemmie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Cledith's data
- Cledith's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (89 total births) through the 1940s (30) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Kentucky records the most Clediths (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky 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 Cledith
Nearby Names Like Cledith
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cledith
Cleo Girl
#607 33,565 births
Clementine Girl
#474 13,676 births
Cleta Girl
4,013 births
Clemmie Girl
2,637 births
Cleopatra Girl
#3402 2,484 births
Compare Cledith side by side: Cledith vs Cleo Cledith vs Clementine Cledith vs Cleta
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1913–1946 (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. "Cledith: Baby Name Since 1913 - 240 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cledith. 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 Cledith 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 July 2026.