Clem
Boy nameClem has been given to 4,329 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1917.
Meaning & origin
Shortening.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
4,329
Peak year
1917 (109 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
1% girls / 99% boys
Rank through the decades
Clem's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #424 |
| 1925 | #683 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Clem — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Clem.
FAQ
How popular is the name Clem?
Clem has been given to 4,329 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Clem peak?
Clem peaked in 1917, when 109 babies were given the name.
Is Clem a girl or boy name?
Clem is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Clem are boys).
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