Cleo
Cleo sits comfortably in the UK charts at #114 in 2025 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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 fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Cleo in their class.
In the US it sits at #603 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
⭐ Famous People Named Cleo
- Cleo. — Cleopatra Humphrey formerly known by her stage name Mz.
- Cleo Abram — Cleo Constantine Abram is an American video journalist.
- Cleo Laine — Dame Cleo Laine, Lady Dankworth was an English singer and actress known for her scat singing.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Cleo
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Cleo
Almost certainly the only Cleo in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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