Cleo sits comfortably in the UK charts at #129 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#129
US Rank #603
About the Name Cleo
Cleo is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #129. The name has climbed 51 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Cleo is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #603 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Cleo
Unlikely. With around 376 UK babies named Cleo per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Cleo in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Cleo is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 51 places over the last five years to #129 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Cleo is more popular in the UK (#129) than in the US (#603). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Cleo include: Cleo. — Cleopatra Humphrey formerly known by her stage name Mz.; Cleo Abram — Cleo Constantine Abram is an American video journalist.; Cleo Powell — Cleo Elaine Powell is the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia..
Cleo ranks #603 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
376
UK babies named Cleo (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↑ 51 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Cleo
Likely around 1 other Cleo in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Cleo Elaine Powell is the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia. The first African-American female to serve on Virginia's highest court, since 2011, she is also the fifth woman to serve on the court.
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