Cletus
Meaning
“From Greek kletos, called or summoned; a short form of Anacletus, name of an early Christian pope.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Cletus peaked in the 1910s and the 1930s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Cletus
People given the name Cletus in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1940 to 1989. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Cletus deep dive
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