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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Clio — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Clinton|Cliona
GreekGirl↓ Fading

Clio

KLY-oh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#5973
↓ Fading
#5973
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 12
Peak rank
#4035 in 2021
5yr change
-948 ranks
Birth frequency
5.6 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #5973 · Falling since 2020

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 girl names
Top 200 girl names
Greek girl names
Clio

Popularity score: 12  ·  SSA Rank: #5973

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
6
Higher than 6% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-948 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
13 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
MythologicalGreekMuseHistoryLiteraryRare2-syllableClassicalGirlIntellectualVintage-feelPre-peak
Character
historical visionpoetic truthcreative memoryeloquent wisdommuse-inspired insight
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Clios

generouspurposefulcommittedvisionaryequitable
STRONG
High confidence

Clio is a Greek girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #5973 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -948 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#5973 · very rare
Clio at a Glance
Meaning:Greek muse of history and epic poetry. From Greek 'kleos' meaning glory or fame.
Language root:Ancient Greek
Peak rank:#4035 in 2021
5yr change:-948 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Clio Goldsmith
Actress
Clio Wade
Philanthropist
Similar Sound
Cleo◈ChloeClioRio◈LeoTheo◈
Similar Style
IrisPhoebeAthenaMuse◈CalistaSage◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Clio
IrisSage◈Theo◈Atlas◈Vesper◈Silas◈Lark◈Oscar
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Athena
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Muse◈
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→ Stable
Calista
Greek · #1457
↑↑ Surging
Sage◈
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Clio · Overview
Summary

Clio is a Greek girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #5973 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Mythological · Classic · Literary character
Clio carries a ethereal, serious, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 948 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
clio.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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