Clem Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Clem originates from the Latin name 'Clemens', meaning merciful or gentle. It evolved through various historical forms including Old French before becoming popular in English. The name is associated with traits of kindness and warmth. There is no significant biblical relevance.
The name Clem is most popular in Indiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Clem has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Clem' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 630th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 872nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1247th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2717th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5824th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14865th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18398th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5806th out of 9107 names. Discover how the name 'Clem' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Clem"
Pronunciation
/klɛm/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Clem is derived from the Latin name 'Clemens', meaning 'merciful' or 'gentle'.
Meaning
merciful, gentle
Language Evolution
Clemens (Latin), Clemens (Old French), Clem (English)
Historical Usage
The name Clem gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century as a short form of Clement.
Variants & Derivatives
Clement, Clemmy, Clemence
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Clem is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and kindness.
Famous People
Clem Snide (musician), Clemence Poesy (actress), Clem McKenzie (football player)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Clem"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Clem"
"Clem" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 630th of 7545 | 1,615 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 872nd of 6773 | 977 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1247th of 7552 | 720 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2717th of 10718 | 213 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5824th of 16616 | 111 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 14865th of 24088 | 32 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 18398th of 23106 | 14 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5806th of 9107 | 33 |
Regional Popularity of "Clem" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
38.35% 543rd/1416 |
51.27% 707th/1379 |
29.25% 692nd/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
50.45% 780th/1546 |
59.58% 927th/1556 |
46.07% 1084th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
59.55% 1447th/2430 |
44.94% 1282nd/2853 |
50.20% 1393rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Clem" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Clem"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Clem" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.