Clemmie Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KLEM-ee /ˈklɛm.i/
Origin: Latin; English
Meaning: Latin: merciful; English: diminutive of Clementine
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Clemmie is derived from the Latin name Clemens, which means "merciful" or "gentle." The etymology can be traced back to the Latin root "clemens," which evolved into the Greek form "Klemens." This name was adopted into Old French as "Clement," before being anglicized into various forms, including Clemmie in English. The transition into English occurred during the medieval period, particularly as names from Latin and French became more prevalent in England following the Norman Conquest in the 11th century.
Historically, the name Clemens has been borne by several notable figures, including Saint Clement of Rome, who was one of the earliest popes and is believed to have died around the year 99 AD. His association with early Christianity contributed to the name's significance in religious contexts.
The name also appears in various historical texts, including the Vulgate, a late 4th-century Latin translation of the Bible, which helped to solidify its use in Christian communities. The name Clement has been borne by numerous saints and popes throughout the centuries, further embedding it in ecclesiastical tradition.
Culturally, the name Clemmie, as a diminutive of Clement, carries connotations of kindness and compassion, reflecting the virtues associated with its Latin root. In literature and art, the name has been used to evoke themes of mercy and gentleness, resonating with the moral qualities that have been valued in various cultures.
The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its positive associations and the historical figures who have carried it, ensuring its place in the lexicon of names across generations.
Famous people named Clemmie
In this section, you will find notable people named Clemmie. 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 Clemmie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Clemmie Hooper is a writer best known for her work in children's literature and her contributions to various anthologies.
Clemmie McNeal is a singer best known for her performances with the gospel group The McNeal Sisters.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Clemmie was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Clemmie has ranked as high as #777 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Texas, and Arkansas.
In the past 5 years the name Clemmie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Clemmie 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 Clemmie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Clemmie (1958)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MS | 5 |
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 Clemmie.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1959 | 18 |
| 1958 | 15 |
| 1957 | 13 |
| 1956 | 15 |
| 1955 | 18 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1953 | 18 |
| 1952 | 21 |
| 1951 | 19 |
| 1950 | 26 |
| 1949 | 27 |
| 1948 | 33 |
| 1947 | 33 |
| 1946 | 22 |
| 1945 | 35 |
| 1944 | 26 |
| 1943 | 26 |
| 1942 | 26 |
| 1941 | 33 |
| 1940 | 26 |
| 1939 | 27 |
| 1938 | 34 |
| 1937 | 30 |
| 1936 | 31 |
| 1935 | 35 |
| 1934 | 35 |
| 1933 | 38 |
| 1932 | 29 |
| 1931 | 39 |
| 1930 | 43 |
| 1929 | 37 |
| 1928 | 46 |
| 1927 | 48 |
| 1926 | 51 |
| 1925 | 49 |
| 1924 | 41 |
| 1923 | 61 |
| 1922 | 51 |
| 1921 | 57 |
| 1920 | 55 |
| 1919 | 47 |
| 1918 | 56 |
| 1917 | 63 |
| 1916 | 63 |
| 1915 | 54 |
| 1914 | 59 |
| 1913 | 36 |
| 1912 | 54 |
| 1911 | 35 |
| 1910 | 34 |
| 1909 | 44 |
| 1908 | 25 |
| 1907 | 39 |
| 1906 | 31 |
| 1905 | 27 |
| 1904 | 31 |
| 1903 | 33 |
| 1902 | 26 |
| 1901 | 30 |
| 1900 | 38 |
| 1899 | 30 |
| 1898 | 28 |
| 1897 | 30 |
| 1896 | 36 |
| 1895 | 24 |
| 1894 | 26 |
| 1893 | 22 |
| 1892 | 38 |
| 1891 | 20 |
| 1890 | 23 |
| 1889 | 22 |
| 1888 | 22 |
| 1887 | 10 |
| 1886 | 21 |
| 1885 | 12 |
| 1884 | 22 |
| 1883 | 13 |
| 1882 | 16 |
| 1881 | 8 |
| 1880 | 12 |