Clem Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KLEM //klɛm//
Origin: Latin; French
Meaning: Latin: merciful; French: gentle
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Clem is derived from the Latin name Clemens, which means "merciful" or "gentle." The etymology can be traced back to the Latin root "clemens," which has been used since ancient Roman times. The name Clemens was adopted into early Christian contexts, where it was associated with several saints, including Saint Clement of Rome, who was a prominent figure in the early Church and is believed to have died around the end of the 1st century.
The name was later translated into various languages, including Greek as "Klemens," and eventually made its way into Old French as "Clément," before being anglicized to Clem in English-speaking regions. Throughout history, the name Clem has been borne by various notable figures, including popes and saints.
The most significant of these is Pope Clement I, who is recognized as one of the Apostolic Fathers and is often credited with writing an early Christian letter known as the "First Epistle of Clement" around the year 96. This letter is considered one of the earliest Christian writings outside of the New Testament and reflects the theological and organizational concerns of the early Church.
The name's association with mercy and gentleness has contributed to its enduring appeal in Christian contexts. Culturally, the name Clem has resonated within various traditions, often symbolizing kindness and compassion.
Its diminutive form, Clemmy, has also been used affectionately in some cultures. The name's historical significance is further underscored by its presence in literature and folklore, where characters named Clem often embody virtues of humility and benevolence.
The legacy of the name Clem is thus intertwined with themes of mercy and gentleness, reflecting its Latin origins and the values associated with its early bearers.
Famous people named Clem
In this section, you will find notable people named Clem. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Clem who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Clem who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Clem Snide is a musician best known for the albums You Were a Dick, Soft Spot, and End of Love.
Clem Burke is a musician best known for being the drummer of Blondie and for his work with The Romantics and The Empty Hearts.
Fictional characters named Clem
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Clem is a fictional character from the video game series The Walking Dead. They are a young survivor who navigates a post-apocalyptic world filled with zombies and moral dilemmas.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Clem was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Clem has ranked as high as #1204 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in Texas, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Georgia, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Clem has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Clem is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Clem was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Clem.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1993 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1988 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1987 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1985 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1984 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1983 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1982 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1981 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1980 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1979 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1978 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1977 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1976 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1975 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1974 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1973 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1972 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1971 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1970 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1969 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1968 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1967 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1966 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1965 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1964 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 1963 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1962 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1961 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 1960 | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| 1959 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1958 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 1957 | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| 1956 | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| 1955 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 1954 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 1953 | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| 1952 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1951 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 1950 | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| 1949 | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| 1948 | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| 1947 | 55 | 55 | 0 |
| 1946 | 63 | 63 | 0 |
| 1945 | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| 1944 | 53 | 53 | 0 |
| 1943 | 49 | 49 | 0 |
| 1942 | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| 1941 | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| 1940 | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| 1939 | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| 1938 | 49 | 49 | 0 |
| 1937 | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| 1936 | 50 | 50 | 0 |
| 1935 | 49 | 49 | 0 |
| 1934 | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| 1933 | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| 1932 | 60 | 60 | 0 |
| 1931 | 49 | 49 | 0 |
| 1930 | 70 | 70 | 0 |
| 1929 | 71 | 71 | 0 |
| 1928 | 71 | 71 | 0 |
| 1927 | 92 | 92 | 0 |
| 1926 | 85 | 79 | 6 |
| 1925 | 88 | 88 | 0 |
| 1924 | 97 | 97 | 0 |
| 1923 | 78 | 78 | 0 |
| 1922 | 103 | 98 | 5 |
| 1921 | 71 | 71 | 0 |
| 1920 | 100 | 100 | 0 |
| 1919 | 92 | 92 | 0 |
| 1918 | 94 | 94 | 0 |
| 1917 | 109 | 102 | 7 |
| 1916 | 92 | 92 | 0 |
| 1915 | 97 | 92 | 5 |
| 1914 | 84 | 84 | 0 |
| 1913 | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| 1912 | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| 1911 | 28 | 23 | 5 |
| 1910 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1909 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1908 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1907 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1906 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1905 | 32 | 27 | 5 |
| 1904 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1903 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1902 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1901 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1900 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1899 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1898 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1897 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1896 | 32 | 27 | 5 |
| 1895 | 33 | 28 | 5 |
| 1894 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1893 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1892 | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| 1891 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1890 | 31 | 25 | 6 |
| 1889 | 46 | 41 | 5 |
| 1888 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1887 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 1886 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1885 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 1884 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 1883 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 1882 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 1881 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1880 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
Top States for Clem (1961)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |