Clement
From Late Latin Clēmens (genitive Clēmentis), name of early saints and popes, from clēmens (“merciful”).
Every Clement since 1880 — 14,173 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Clement
Clement is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,262 in 2025 with 62 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 14,173 American babies have been named Clement. Its peak came in 1918, when 344 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 Clement stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Clement 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 | — | — | 62 | #2,262 |
| 2024 | — | — | 65 | #2,213 |
| 2023 | — | — | 57 | #2,395 |
| 2022 | — | — | 55 | #2,496 |
| 2021 | — | — | 60 | #2,305 |
| 2020 | — | — | 49 | #2,591 |
| 2019 | — | — | 49 | #2,630 |
| 2018 | — | — | 43 | #2,807 |
| 2017 | — | — | 56 | #2,324 |
| 2016 | — | — | 52 | #2,441 |
| 2015 | — | — | 44 | #2,728 |
| 2014 | — | — | 43 | #2,760 |
| 2013 | — | — | 42 | #2,773 |
| 2012 | — | — | 40 | #2,910 |
| 2011 | — | — | 34 | #3,252 |
| 2010 | — | — | 39 | #2,968 |
| 2009 | — | — | 28 | #3,737 |
| 2008 | — | — | 44 | #2,757 |
| 2007 | — | — | 45 | #2,691 |
| 2006 | — | — | 35 | #3,100 |
| 2005 | — | — | 53 | #2,245 |
| 2004 | — | — | 36 | #2,852 |
| 2003 | — | — | 34 | #2,859 |
| 2002 | — | — | 44 | #2,343 |
| 2001 | — | — | 43 | #2,312 |
| 2000 | — | — | 28 | #3,087 |
| 1995 | — | — | 33 | #2,360 |
| 1990 | — | — | 36 | #2,051 |
| 1985 | — | — | 47 | #1,433 |
| 1980 | — | — | 52 | #1,293 |
| 1975 | — | — | 43 | #1,323 |
| 1970 | — | — | 65 | #1,005 |
| 1965 | — | — | 85 | #806 |
| 1960 | — | — | 94 | #789 |
| 1955 | — | — | 140 | #630 |
| 1950 | — | — | 126 | #610 |
| 1945 | — | — | 136 | #516 |
| 1940 | — | — | 160 | #458 |
| 1935 | — | — | 175 | #418 |
| 1930 | — | — | 229 | #374 |
| 1925 | — | — | 293 | #339 |
| 1920 | — | — | 308 | #334 |
| 1915 | — | — | 320 | #275 |
| 1910 | — | — | 51 | #359 |
| 1905 | — | — | 38 | #323 |
| 1900 | — | — | 48 | #301 |
| 1895 | — | — | 28 | #348 |
| 1890 | — | — | 27 | #335 |
| 1885 | — | — | 9 | #655 |
| 1880 | — | — | 16 | #445 |
Famous people named Clement
- Clement of Alexandria Philosopher · 150–215
- Clement of Ohrid Religious figure · 840–916
- Clement Attlee Politician · 1883–1967
- Clement Mary Hofbauer Religious figure · 1751–1820
- Clement Greenberg Politician · 1909–1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Clement mean?
From Late Latin Clēmens (genitive Clēmentis), name of early saints and popes, from clēmens (“merciful”).
How popular is the name Clement in 2025?
Clement ranked #2,262 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 62 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Clement?
14,173 babies have been named Clement in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Clement most popular?
Clement peaked in 1918, when 344 newborns received the name.
Is Clement a boy or girl name?
Clement is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Clement rising or falling?
Clement is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Clement?
Well-known people named Clement include Clement of Alexandria (philosopher), Clement of Ohrid (religious figure), Clement Attlee (politician).