Clio, derived from the Greek word 'kleō', meaning to make famous or celebrate, is a female given name of Greek origin. In Greek mythology, Clio was one of the nine Muses, daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, who were inspirational goddesses of the arts and sciences. Specifically, Clio was the muse of history. The name has been used throughout history but gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century as part of the trend for naming children after characters from Greek mythology.
The name Clio had a notable presence in the early to mid-20th century, with births occurring consistently over three decades, peaking at seven births in both 1930 and 1933. However, it seems that this name's popularity was not sustained throughout the entire period as there were fewer births in 1914 (5) and 1919 (6). Overall, a total of 25 babies named Clio were born during these years.