Cleo is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #135 in 2023 with 370 recorded births. This places Cleo in the top 2% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 423 births ranking #114. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 957.1%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 693 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.