Total births
1,196
Girls' name · since 1896
Cleola
Since 1896, U.S. Social Security records show 1,196 babies named Cleola, peaking in 1925. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,196
- total births
- 1896–1976
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
Cleola is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,196 have been recorded since 1896.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Cleola has been recorded 1,196 times among girls since 1896, 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 1896 to 1976.
- 1,196 total births
- 1896–1976 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,196 girls have been named Cleola since 1896, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1976.
- 1,196
- total births
- 1896–1976
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Cleola was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
48 babies were named Cleola in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Cleola's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Cleola's SSA record in two at 1931 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1962, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1925 peak of 48, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Cleola at a glance
Last recorded 1976Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1896
Cleola popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1896–1976
- Peak year (1925)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 81 years of records
Cleola by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Cleola's strongest decade.
322 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Cleola births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 20
1890s
20 births
- 1900s 89
1900s
89 births
- 1910s
1910s
246 births
- 1920s
1920s
322 births
- 1930s
1930s
221 births
- 1940s
1940s
176 births
- 1950s 93
1950s
93 births
- 1960s 23
1960s
23 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 322 births (27% of all-time use).
How Cleola compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Cleola's total volume
Cleola vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Cleola by state
Where Cleola concentrates geographically, total births since 1896
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 30 | 2.5% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 25 | 2.1% |
| #3 | Arkansas | | 16 | 1.3% |
| #4 | South Carolina | | 16 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Texas | | 12 | 1.0% |
| #6 | Mississippi | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.4% |
Georgia share of Cleola's total US births 2.5%
Even split
30 of 1,196 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Cleola appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cleola? ▼
Since 1896, Social Security records show 1,196 babies named Cleola. The most recent recorded year was 1976. Its busiest year on record was 1925, with 48 births.
When was Cleola most popular? ▼
Cleola was most popular in the 1920s decade with 322 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
Where is Cleola most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cleola are Georgia (30 births), Alabama (25 births), Arkansas (16 births).
How long has the name Cleola been used? ▼
Cleola has been recorded in Social Security data since 1896, spanning 81 years of data through 1976.
What names are similar to Cleola? ▼
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 Cleola's data
- Cleola's decade-level peak was the 1920s (322 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Cleolas (30 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Cleola
Nearby Names Like Cleola
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cleola
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 Cleola side by side: Cleola vs Cleo Cleola vs Clementine Cleola vs Cleta
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1896–1976 (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. "Cleola: Baby Name Since 1896 - 1,196 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cleola. 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 Cleola 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.