Masculine dossier · first seen 1904
Cletis
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1924
Peak births
44
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1904Peak 19242025
Quick answers about Cletis
How many people are named Cletis?
Based on SSA birth records through 1996, an estimated 619 Americans born with the name Cletis may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1996.
How rare is Cletis?
Cletis has not appeared in SSA records since 1996. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no boys received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Cletis?
The median age of a living American named Cletis is approximately 64 years, with most bearers falling between 57 and 75 years old.
Is Cletis still popular?
No. Cletis is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1996.
Peak year
1924
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
1,603