GirlGreek origin

Clio: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

The muse of history, she honors the stories of old.

Origin
Greek
Syllables
2
Current rank
#5311
Peak
#1440 in 1906

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1894: #152918941900: #198819001920: #294319201990: #1171319902000: #599420002005: #585420052010: #697520102015: #400520152020: #53112020#1#11713

What Clio Means

Clio is a girl name of Greek origin. The muse of history, she honors the stories of old.

How Popular Clio Is

Clio currently ranks #5311 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1440 in 1906. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Clio

  • Clio is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Clio is a name with ancient Greek heritage.
  • It draws from ancient mythology and legend.

Names Like Clio

Other Greek names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Clio

Greek names that pair well as a brother or sister to Clio.

Questions About Clio

What does Clio mean?

Clio is a girl name of Greek origin. The muse of history, she honors the stories of old.

How popular is Clio?

Clio currently ranks #5311 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1440 in 1906. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Clio come from?

Clio comes from Greek roots. Clio is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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