Cleatus Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Cleatus is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'clear' or 'bright.' It evolved from the Latin form and has been used in English-speaking contexts since the late 19th century. The name often conveys traits of clarity and brightness. It does not have a biblical background but has gained a cultural presence through various fictional characters.
The name Cleatus is most popular in Arkansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Cleatus has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Cleatus' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1660th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1835th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2396th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5274th out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5394th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7034th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10394th out of 12526 names. Discover how the name 'Cleatus' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Cleatus"
Pronunciation
/ˈkliːtəs/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Cleatus is derived from the Latin word 'cleatus,' which means 'to be clear' or 'to be bright.' It is often associated with clarity and brightness in character.
Meaning
clear, bright
Language Evolution
Cleatus (Latin), Cleatus (Anglicized form)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often used in rural communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Cleet, Cleat, Cletus
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Cleatus is seen as a somewhat old-fashioned name, often evoking a sense of rural Americana and simplicity.
Famous People
Cleatus the Robot (a fictional character from Fox Sports), Cleatus McGraw (a fictional character from the animated series 'The Simpsons')
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Cleatus"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Cleatus"
"Cleatus" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1660th of 7545 | 332 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1835th of 6773 | 284 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2396th of 7552 | 219 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5274th of 10718 | 59 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5394th of 9107 | 42 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 7034th of 9204 | 17 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 10394th of 12526 | 12 |
Regional Popularity of "Cleatus" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
64.20% 1519th/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
85.68% 2016th/2353 |
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Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Cleatus" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Cleatus"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Cleatus" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.