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Cleo on the rise?

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NoCheese2026 · 06/09/2026 13:56

Do you think Cleo is going to become incredibly popular? It's out of the top 100 at the moment I think but I've seen/heard of quite a few baby girls being called it in the last few months... wonder if it's going to date? Any anecdotal evidence appreciated!

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Purplecatshopaholic · 06/09/2026 13:58

Lovely name. We have one in the family. Such a cool, pretty name.

yonem · 06/09/2026 14:08

It’s lovely. Was on my list for a girl. I do know one born recently but I don’t think it will become over-popular, probably more mid-range like Phoebe?

hotmumshit · 06/09/2026 14:09

100% on the rise

Listen to cleo sol if you havent already - lovely singer and lovely name x

faerylune · 06/09/2026 14:22

in which country are you? There's plenty of us around the globe.

Chamallo · 06/09/2026 14:34

This is a fun website for checking trends (in the UK): https://names.darkgreener.com/#cleo

It’s risen pretty dramatically but still not overly popular. Personally I don’t think it’ll crack top 50, but who knows - look at Luna.

Lovely name anyway :)

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https://names.darkgreener.com/#cleo

Butterflybluebell · 06/09/2026 14:41

I really like the name Cleo. It has such a nice vibe about it. It's a lovely name but I do think it'll become popular and trendy. It has that trendy vibe about it.

Every1ElseInKnowsley · 06/09/2026 14:47

There's some reason why Luna is so popular. Is it a film character or something?
Four letter L names are very popular right now.
I know a Cleo but she's in her 20s.

TrojanDonkey · 06/09/2026 19:14

I really like it.

I work with children and haven’t met one yet.

amy480 · 06/09/2026 20:01

NoCheese2026 · 06/09/2026 13:56

Do you think Cleo is going to become incredibly popular? It's out of the top 100 at the moment I think but I've seen/heard of quite a few baby girls being called it in the last few months... wonder if it's going to date? Any anecdotal evidence appreciated!

I know of a baby born recently (in Spain) and a 3 year old. I don’t think it’s very popular though. Perhaps growing in popularity but not majorly so.

Aaloyisha · 06/09/2026 21:22

I really like it. I do know a few, but some are Clio or Cleopatra (really!) officially which will push Cleo itself down the rankings.

Mumofgirls2017 · 06/09/2026 21:46

I think popularity is increasing but can’t say how popular it will get. Sorry! It’s a nice name though and much prefer to have a name ahead of the curve than behind!

Mumofgirls2017 · 06/09/2026 21:47

I only know one and she’s in her 30s (maybe 40s)

Firebird83 · 07/09/2026 17:22

Definitely on the rise. Two at my DD’s nursery.

user1492757084 · 07/09/2026 19:59

Cleo is nice but it has been in use for 20 years and not reached top ten.
Chloe might be due a come back.
Claire maybe too, and Cate?

savemysleep · 07/09/2026 20:10

i went to school with a Cleo & liked the name so much I now have Cleo my cat.

UserName001002 · 07/09/2026 20:15

Nicole!
Papa!

Helenbelena · 08/09/2026 09:06

I know a Cleopatra!

Chamallo · 08/09/2026 09:23

Every1ElseInKnowsley · 06/09/2026 14:47

There's some reason why Luna is so popular. Is it a film character or something?
Four letter L names are very popular right now.
I know a Cleo but she's in her 20s.

Luna Lovegood in Harry Potter. She’s the quirkiest girl character. Also the meaning is nice and fits with the nature names trend. And a nice alternative to Lucy.

sunshinemum2026 · 08/09/2026 09:28

I know a Cleo but she's in her 30s now, not a name I've come across with younger ones

Robogob · 15/09/2026 16:27

It’s gorgeous. Would have been my son’s name if he was a girl.

poppymango · 16/09/2026 10:16

I went to school with a girl called Cleo, she was so beautiful and the kind of person absolutely everyone likes. She was the only one I'd heard of till a few years ago.

I love the name, it's been one of my favourite's for a long time and I had it earmarked for my future daughter - but two people I know have had daughters called Cleo in the past few years... one a is college friend, and one is an ex boyfriend from when I was 18. I don't see either of them often now but I feel like I shouldn't use it somehow. It would feel weird for me and an ex to have daughters with the same name.

EdgyBiscuit · 16/09/2026 14:35

I know a 5 year old Cleo- it’s sweet.

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