Cleo is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #191 in 2019 with 257 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 423 births ranking #114. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 634.3%. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 1,090 girls born was named Cleo. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Cleo is a compact, sparkling Greek-rooted name linked to glory and fame. It feels bold, artistic, and very chic.
The name stands both on its own and as a short form of longer names like Cleopatra. Its modern popularity comes from sounding snappy and sophisticated without losing historical depth.