Total births
1,712
Girls' name · since 1883
Cleora
Since 1883, U.S. Social Security records show 1,712 babies named Cleora, peaking in 1918. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,712
- total births
- 1883–1982
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Cleora is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,712 have been recorded since 1883.
Social Security Administration records show Cleora recorded 1,712 times among girls since 1883, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls 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 1883 to 1982.
- 1,712 total births
- 1883–1982 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,712 girls have been named Cleora since 1883, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1982.
- 1,712
- total births
- 1883–1982
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Cleora was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
68 babies were named Cleora in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Cleora's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Cleora splits its recorded history at 1924: 44% of all births land in the more recent half, 56% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1884 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1918 peak of 68 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Cleora at a glance
Last recorded 1982Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1883
Cleora popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1883–1982
- Peak year (1918)
- 68
- Annual births at peak, across 100 years of records
Cleora by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Cleora's strongest decade.
495 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Cleora births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 38
1880s
38 births
- 1890s 66
1890s
66 births
- 1900s 177
1900s
177 births
- 1910s
1910s
451 births
- 1920s
1920s
495 births
- 1930s
1930s
256 births
- 1940s 134
1940s
134 births
- 1950s 79
1950s
79 births
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 495 births (29% of all-time use).
How Cleora 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 Cleora's total volume
Cleora vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Cleora by state
Where Cleora concentrates geographically, total births since 1883
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 57 | 3.3% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 33 | 1.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 24 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Kansas | | 21 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 15 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Oklahoma | | 12 | 0.7% |
| #7 | Arkansas | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Missouri | | 7 | 0.4% |
Pennsylvania share of Cleora's total US births 3.3%
Even split
57 of 1,712 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Cleora appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cleora? ▼
Cleora has been given to 1,712 babies in the U.S. since 1883, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1982. 68 babies were born in 1918, its single highest year.
When was Cleora most popular? ▼
Cleora was most popular in the 1920s decade with 495 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Cleora most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cleora are Pennsylvania (57 births), Ohio (33 births), Texas (24 births).
How long has the name Cleora been used? ▼
Cleora has been recorded in Social Security data since 1883, spanning 100 years of data through 1982.
What names are similar to Cleora? ▼
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 Cleora's data
- Cleora's decade-level peak was the 1920s (495 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Cleoras (57 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Cleora
Nearby Names Like Cleora
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cleora
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 Cleora side by side: Cleora vs Cleo Cleora vs Clementine Cleora vs Cleta
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, 1883–1982 (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. "Cleora: Baby Name Since 1883 - 1,712 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cleora. 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 Cleora 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.