Clemon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Clemon originates from Latin, meaning merciful or gentle. It evolved through various historical forms, including Clemens and Clem, leading to its modern usage. The name is characterized by traits of kindness and compassion, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Clemon is most popular in Mississippi, 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. From 2020-2022, Clemon has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Clemon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1377th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1560th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1917th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3715th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9270th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20187th out of 24088 names. Discover how the name 'Clemon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Clemon"
Pronunciation
/ˈklɛmən/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Clemon is derived from the Latin word 'clemens,' which means 'merciful' or 'gentle.' It is often associated with the idea of kindness and compassion.
Meaning
merciful, gentle, kind
Language Evolution
Clemens (Latin), Clemens (Old French), Clem (Old English), Clemon (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Clemon gained popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a variation of the more common name Clement.
Variants & Derivatives
Clement, Clem, Clemmy
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Clemon is viewed as a unique and somewhat vintage name, often associated with gentleness and warmth.
Famous People
Clemon Smith, a notable American poet, Clemon Johnson, a well-known athlete
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Clemon"
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 "Clemon"
"Clemon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1377th of 7545 | 445 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1560th of 6773 | 368 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1917th of 7552 | 326 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3715th of 10718 | 124 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9270th of 16616 | 40 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 20187th of 24088 | 11 |
Regional Popularity of "Clemon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
49.37% 1168th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
62.05% 1460th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
61.62% 1758th/2853 |
- |
| 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 "Clemon" 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 "Clemon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Clemon" 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.