Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Clete
1 syllablePeak year: 19655 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Clete's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Clete's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Clete |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 14 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1965 | 18 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 12 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2017 | 6 |
Clete through the decades
- Clete peaked in 1965, when 18 babies were named Clete in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1986–2017), use of Clete has fallen 18% compared to the 10 years before that.