Total births
26
Girls' name · since 1913
Clesta
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 26 babies named Clesta, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 26
- total births
- 1913–1934
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
Clesta is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 26 have been recorded since 1913.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Clesta has been recorded 26 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 1934.
- 26 total births
- 1913–1934 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
26 girls have been named Clesta since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1934.
- 26
- total births
- 1913–1934
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Clesta was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
6 babies were named Clesta in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Clesta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Clesta's SSA record in two at 1922 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1913, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1923 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Clesta at a glance
Last recorded 1934Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Clesta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1934
- Peak year (1923)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Clesta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Clesta's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Clesta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
10 births
- 1920s
1920s
11 births
- 1930s
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 11 births (42% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Clesta? ▼
26 babies have been named Clesta since 1913. It was last recorded in 1934. The peak year was 1923 with 6 births.
When was Clesta most popular? ▼
Clesta was most popular in the 1920s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
How long has the name Clesta been used? ▼
Clesta has been recorded in Social Security data since 1913, spanning 22 years of data through 1934.
What names are similar to Clesta? ▼
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 Clesta's data
- Clesta's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 1930s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Clesta
Nearby Names Like Clesta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Clesta
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 Clesta side by side: Clesta vs Cleo Clesta vs Clementine Clesta vs Cleta
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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, 1913–1934 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Clesta: Baby Name Since 1913 - 26 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/clesta. 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 Clesta 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.