Clemente
Every Clemente since 1880 — 3,751 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Clemente
Clemente is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,571 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 3,751 American babies have been named Clemente. Its peak came in 1996, when 60 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Clemente stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Clemente year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #4,571 |
| 2024 | 24 | #4,342 |
| 2023 | 26 | #4,135 |
| 2022 | 25 | #4,201 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,820 |
| 2020 | 24 | #4,165 |
| 2019 | 28 | #3,812 |
| 2018 | 33 | #3,385 |
| 2017 | 30 | #3,602 |
| 2016 | 26 | #4,009 |
| 2015 | 25 | #4,099 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,730 |
| 2013 | 29 | #3,595 |
| 2012 | 29 | #3,631 |
| 2011 | 32 | #3,376 |
| 2010 | 34 | #3,255 |
| 2009 | 30 | #3,566 |
| 2008 | 46 | #2,690 |
| 2007 | 46 | #2,650 |
| 2006 | 45 | #2,624 |
| 2005 | 43 | #2,577 |
| 2004 | 58 | #2,055 |
| 2003 | 35 | #2,796 |
| 2002 | 36 | #2,647 |
| 2001 | 48 | #2,157 |
| 2000 | 60 | #1,803 |
| 1995 | 52 | #1,711 |
| 1990 | 48 | #1,687 |
| 1985 | 44 | #1,506 |
| 1980 | 49 | #1,345 |
| 1975 | 38 | #1,434 |
| 1970 | 28 | #1,626 |
| 1965 | 28 | #1,458 |
| 1960 | 34 | #1,364 |
| 1955 | 29 | #1,423 |
| 1950 | 24 | #1,503 |
| 1945 | 23 | #1,383 |
| 1940 | 20 | #1,527 |
| 1935 | 31 | #1,202 |
| 1930 | 24 | #1,501 |
| 1925 | 31 | #1,306 |
| 1920 | 20 | #1,764 |
| 1915 | 17 | #1,717 |
| 1910 | 8 | #1,219 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | 6 | #832 |
Famous people named Clemente
- Clemente Micara Religious figure · 1879–1965
- Clemente Domínguez y Gómez Religious figure · 1946–2005
- Clemente Biondetti Racing driver · 1898–1955
- Clemente Mastella Politician · b. 1947
- Clemente Rodríguez Soccer player · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Clemente in 2025?
Clemente ranked #4,571 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Clemente?
3,751 babies have been named Clemente in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Clemente most popular?
Clemente peaked in 1996, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Clemente a boy or girl name?
Clemente is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Clemente rising or falling?
Clemente has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Clemente?
Well-known people named Clemente include Clemente Micara (religious figure), Clemente Domínguez y Gómez (religious figure), Clemente Biondetti (racing driver).