Clemmie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Clemmie is a name derived from the Latin 'Clemens', meaning merciful or gentle. It has evolved from its Latin roots through various forms, including Clement and Clemens, to its modern English diminutive. The name is associated with traits of kindness and gentleness and has biblical relevance through early Christian saints. Clemmie gained popularity in the late 19th century and is currently viewed as a charming and friendly name.
The name Clemmie is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl 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, Clemmie has been stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Clemmie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2009th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1770th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2105th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4431st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10422nd out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 875th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1344th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2775th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10888th out of 19264 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 28476th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Clemmie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Clemmie"
Pronunciation
/ˈklɛmi/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Clemmie is a diminutive form of the name Clement, which comes from the Latin 'Clemens', meaning 'merciful' or 'gentle'.
Meaning
merciful, gentle
Language Evolution
Clemens (Latin), Clement (Old French), Clementius (Late Latin), Clemmie (Modern English)
Biblical Background
Clement is associated with early Christian saints, including Pope Clement I, making it relevant in biblical contexts.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 19th century as a friendly and approachable diminutive of Clement.
Variants & Derivatives
Clement, Clem, Clemmy
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Clemmie is often perceived as a charming and endearing name, commonly used in informal contexts.
Famous People
Clemmie Churchill (wife of Winston Churchill), Clemmie Spangler (American businessman)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Clemmie"
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 "Clemmie"
"Clemmie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2009th of 7545 | 253 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1770th of 6773 | 304 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2105th of 7552 | 282 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4431st of 10718 | 87 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10422nd of 16616 | 29 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 875th of 9107 | 1,200 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1344th of 9204 | 596 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2775th of 12526 | 325 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 10888th of 19264 | 37 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 28476th of 30306 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Clemmie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
64.20% 1519th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
56.99% 1341st/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
55.84% 1593rd/2853 |
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| 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 "Clemmie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
25.87% 612th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
38.29% 901st/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
60.74% 1733rd/2853 |
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| 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 "Clemmie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Clemmie" 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.