Masculine dossier · first seen 1886
Cletus
Endangered
Down 96.1% from peak
Peak era
1922
Peak births
233
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Cletus
How many people are named Cletus?
An estimated 1,856 living Americans are named Cletus.
How rare is Cletus?
Cletus is very rare among babies today, with 9 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 96.1% from its 1922 peak.
How old is the typical Cletus?
The median age of a living American named Cletus is approximately 63 years, with most bearers falling between 48 and 74 years old.
Is Cletus still popular?
No. Cletus is endangered as a baby name, down 96.1% from its 1922 peak with 9 births in 2025.
Where is Cletus most common?
Cletus has its strongest geographic signal in Iowa, where it appears 5.3× more often than the national baseline.
1886Peak 19222025
Peak year
1922
Decline from peak
96.1%
2025
9
All-time
7,437