Cleo is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2259 in 1996 with 59 recorded births. This places Cleo in the top 14% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 516 births ranking #577. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 29,711 girls born was named Cleo. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.