Cleophus
Every Cleophus since 1904 — 2,042 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cleophus
Cleophus is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1904, 2,042 American babies have been named Cleophus. Its peak came in 1947, when 46 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cleophus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cleophus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #9,957 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #10,874 |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #10,656 |
| 1995 | — | — | 5 | #9,097 |
| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #6,533 |
| 1985 | — | — | 11 | #3,841 |
| 1980 | — | — | 13 | #3,287 |
| 1975 | — | — | 21 | #2,144 |
| 1970 | — | — | 18 | #2,133 |
| 1965 | — | — | 23 | #1,631 |
| 1960 | — | — | 34 | #1,365 |
| 1955 | — | — | 39 | #1,201 |
| 1950 | — | — | 36 | #1,206 |
| 1945 | — | — | 38 | #1,042 |
| 1940 | — | — | 24 | #1,374 |
| 1935 | — | — | 29 | #1,251 |
| 1930 | — | — | 29 | #1,340 |
| 1925 | — | — | 34 | #1,231 |
| 1920 | — | — | 19 | #1,833 |
| 1915 | — | — | 14 | #1,990 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | 5 | #1,267 |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cleophus in 2025?
Cleophus did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Cleophus?
2,042 babies have been named Cleophus in the United States since 1904, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cleophus most popular?
Cleophus peaked in 1947, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Cleophus a boy or girl name?
Cleophus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cleophus rising or falling?
Cleophus has been roughly stable over the past decade.