Total births
180
Boys' name · since 1915
Cleto
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 180 babies named Cleto, peaking in 1928. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 180
- total births
- 1915–2004
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
180 boys have been named Cleto since 1915, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Cleto has been recorded 180 times among boys since 1915, though it is not among the currently most-used boys 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 1915 to 2004.
- 180 total births
- 1915–2004 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
180 boys have been named Cleto since 1915, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2004.
- 180
- total births
- 1915–2004
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Cleto was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
11 babies were named Cleto in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Cleto's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Cleto's SSA record in two at 1944 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1922, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1928 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Cleto at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Cleto popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2004
- Peak year (1928)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 90 years of records
Cleto by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Cleto's strongest decade.
47 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Cleto births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 13
1910s
13 births
- 1920s
1920s
47 births
- 1930s
1930s
37 births
- 1940s
1940s
23 births
- 1950s 9
1950s
9 births
- 1960s
1960s
21 births
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
- 1990s 13
1990s
13 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 47 births (26% of all-time use).
Cleto by state
Where Cleto concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 33 | 18.3% |
Texas share of Cleto's total US births 18.3%
33 of 180 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cleto? ▼
180 babies have been named Cleto since 1915. It was last recorded in 2004. The peak year was 1928 with 11 births.
When was Cleto most popular? ▼
Cleto was most popular in the 1920s decade with 47 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
Where is Cleto most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cleto are Texas (33 births).
How long has the name Cleto been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Cleto since 1915 -- 90 years through the most recent 2004 data.
What names are similar to Cleto? ▼
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 Cleto's data
- Cleto's decade-level peak was the 1920s (47 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Cletos (33 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Cleto
Nearby Names Like Cleto
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cleto
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 Cleto side by side: Cleto vs Cleveland Cleto vs Clement Cleto 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, 1915–2004 (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. "Cleto: Baby Name Since 1915 - 180 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cleto. 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 Cleto 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.