Clem
A unisex given name. A diminutive of the male given name Clement.
Every Clem since 1880 — 4,329 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Clem
Clem is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 4,329 American babies have been named Clem. Its peak came in 1917, when 109 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Clem stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Clem year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,286 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 5 | #12,428 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 6 | #11,052 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | 7 | #10,063 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | 6 | #10,918 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #7,658 |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #10,655 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 6 | #7,338 |
| 1985 | — | — | 12 | #3,631 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,569 |
| 1975 | — | — | 12 | #3,104 |
| 1970 | — | — | 15 | #2,414 |
| 1965 | — | — | 21 | #1,729 |
| 1960 | — | — | 43 | #1,194 |
| 1955 | — | — | 30 | #1,401 |
| 1950 | — | — | 37 | #1,187 |
| 1945 | — | — | 44 | #966 |
| 1940 | — | — | 45 | #953 |
| 1935 | — | — | 49 | #906 |
| 1930 | — | — | 70 | #766 |
| 1925 | — | — | 88 | #683 |
| 1920 | — | — | 100 | #629 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,406 | 92 | #595 |
| 1910 | — | — | 23 | #603 |
| 1905 | 5 | #1,993 | 27 | #415 |
| 1900 | — | — | 28 | #424 |
| 1895 | 5 | #1,640 | 28 | #347 |
| 1890 | 6 | #1,238 | 25 | #351 |
| 1885 | — | — | 34 | #284 |
| 1880 | — | — | 22 | #363 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Clem mean?
A unisex given name. A diminutive of the male given name Clement.
How popular is the name Clem in 2025?
Clem did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Clem?
4,329 babies have been named Clem in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Clem most popular?
Clem peaked in 1917, when 109 newborns received the name.
Is Clem a boy or girl name?
Clem is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Clem rising or falling?
Clem is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.