NAME PROFILE
Cleotha
Derived from the Greek 'kleos' meaning 'glory' or 'fame.' This name carries an aura of timeless elegance and soulful strength, suggesting a personality that is both radiant and deeply rooted in tradition.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,042 |
| Gender | Male (30% / 70%) |
| Peak year | 1941 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1919 |
| Most recent | 1968 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
MS — 100%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%NH — 0%
Notable People
Cleotha Staples (Gospel singer with The Staple Singers) · Cleotha Laine (Grammy-winning jazz singer) · Cleotha Stone (Professional Negro League baseball player) · Cleotha Brown (Renowned jazz pianist and vocalist) · Cleotha Miller (NFL running back for the Cleveland Browns)
Nicknames & Diminutives
CleoOthaClee
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