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Cleo is a name of Greek origin meaning 'glory' or 'fame.' It evolved from the Greek Kleopatra to the modern English Cleo. The name is often associated with strong historical figures, particularly Cleopatra VII of Egypt. It has no biblical relevance and gained popularity in the late 19th century. Today, Cleo is seen as a fashionable name with positive connotations.

The name Cleo is most popular in Arkansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Cleo has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Cleo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 316th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 449th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 799th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1470th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2863rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6674th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5409th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 214th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 336th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 890th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2258th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2943rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2535th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1006th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Cleo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.