boys' name · peaked 1996

Clemente

Every Clemente since 1880 — 3,751 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1880Boys
Rank 2025
#4,571
among boys
Babies in 2025
22
named Clemente
Peak year
1996
60 babies
All-time total
3,751
since 1880

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

  1. Clemente Micara Religious figure · 1879–1965
  2. Clemente Domínguez y Gómez Religious figure · 1946–2005
  3. Clemente Biondetti Racing driver · 1898–1955
  4. Clemente Mastella Politician · b. 1947
  5. 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).

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