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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Cleon — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Cleodora|Cleona
GreekBoy↓ Fading

Cleon

KLEE-ən · 2 syllables

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#9123
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#9123
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 8
Peak rank
#7865 in 2022
5yr change
-747 ranks
Birth frequency
2.2 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212024

Rank #9123 · Rising since 2021

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Greek boy names
Cleon

Popularity score: 8  ·  SSA Rank: #9123

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-747 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
19 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Cleon scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
GreekClassicMythologicalBoy2-syllableAncientRareGloryStrongHistorical
Character
bold leadershipfierce determinationstrategic thinkingcommanding presenceunwavering conviction
STRONG
High confidence

Cleon is a Greek boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #9123 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -747 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#9123 · very rare
Cleon at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek 'kleos' meaning 'glory' or 'fame'. Associated with honor and renown in classical antiquity.
Language root:Ancient Greek
Peak rank:#7865 in 2022
5yr change:-747 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Cleon
Ancient Athenian general and statesman
Similar Sound
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Cleon · Overview
Summary

Cleon is a Greek boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #9123 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Mythological character
Cleon carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 747 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
cleon.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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