Cleopatra
From Middle English Cleopatra, from Latin Cleopatra, from Ancient Greek Κλεοπάτρα (Kleopátra), meaning "glory of her father", from κλέος (kléos, “glory”) + πατήρ (patḗr…
Every Cleopatra since 1889 — 2,484 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cleopatra
Cleopatra is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,590 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1889, 2,484 American babies have been named Cleopatra. Its peak came in 1974, when 52 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cleopatra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cleopatra year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42 | #3,590 |
| 2024 | 46 | #3,413 |
| 2023 | 37 | #3,999 |
| 2022 | 52 | #3,132 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3,949 |
| 2020 | 41 | #3,632 |
| 2019 | 41 | #3,678 |
| 2018 | 35 | #4,093 |
| 2017 | 29 | #4,723 |
| 2016 | 27 | #5,029 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,698 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,776 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,066 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,306 |
| 2011 | 22 | #5,984 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,364 |
| 2009 | 10 | #10,861 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,613 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,463 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,644 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,070 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,156 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,681 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,407 |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,413 |
| 2000 | 32 | #3,901 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,626 |
| 1990 | 15 | #5,885 |
| 1985 | 16 | #4,668 |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,292 |
| 1975 | 33 | #2,415 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,216 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,375 |
| 1960 | 9 | #4,503 |
| 1955 | 11 | #3,613 |
| 1950 | 20 | #2,199 |
| 1945 | 10 | #2,948 |
| 1940 | 9 | #3,001 |
| 1935 | 21 | #1,673 |
| 1930 | 22 | #1,713 |
| 1925 | 24 | #1,758 |
| 1920 | 43 | #1,156 |
| 1915 | 17 | #1,896 |
| 1910 | 17 | #1,077 |
| 1905 | 5 | #1,997 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | 6 | #1,239 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Cleopatra
- Cleopatra Politician · -69–-30
- Cleopatra I Syra Politician · -204–-176
- Cleopatra Selene II Politician · -40–5
- Cleopatra II of Egypt Politician · -185–-116
- Cleopatra of Macedon Nobleman · -357–-308
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cleopatra mean?
From Middle English Cleopatra, from Latin Cleopatra, from Ancient Greek Κλεοπάτρα (Kleopátra), meaning "glory of her father", from κλέος (kléos, “glory”) + πατήρ (patḗr, “father”).
How popular is the name Cleopatra in 2025?
Cleopatra ranked #3,590 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cleopatra?
2,484 babies have been named Cleopatra in the United States since 1889, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cleopatra most popular?
Cleopatra peaked in 1974, when 52 newborns received the name.
Is Cleopatra a boy or girl name?
Cleopatra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cleopatra rising or falling?
Cleopatra is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Cleopatra?
Well-known people named Cleopatra include Cleopatra (politician), Cleopatra I Syra (politician), Cleopatra Selene II (politician).