Boy · #4,136 in 2026

Cledis

Name: Popularity of the name Cledis in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Cledis, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,136

Peak Rank

#2,471 (1931)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1921

First Year

1968

Last Year

1931

Peak Year

#2471

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cledis

The earliest SSA record of Cledis as a baby boy name dates back to 1921, when 5 babies received it. 1931 was its biggest year on record, with 10 newborns named Cledis — #2,471 in the national rankings. The 1930s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 52% of all recorded Clediss. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1968 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 66 Clediss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Cledis

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cledis is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Cletis
Gladys
Gladis
Cletus
Clitus
Kudus
Claris
Clevis
Clewis
Caddis
Cloddish
Clades

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cledis

What does the name Cledis mean?

Cledis is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1921. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cledis in 2026?

In 2026, Cledis ranks #4,136 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Cledis most popular?

Cledis reached its peak popularity in 1931, ranking #2,471 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Cledis a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Cledis is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Cledis?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cledis include Aulton, Earmon, Freman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cledis

Cledis is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1921 and has accumulated 66 births in the dataset. Cledis's peak popularity came in 1931 when it ranked #2,471. Use the chart and map above to compare Cledis's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.