Cleo is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #968 in 2019 with 270 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 516 births ranking #577. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 357.6%. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 6,213 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.