Clement
Clement first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1918, when 344 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 62.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Clement popular?
Rising Clement has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 348 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 442 | |
| 2000s | 390 | |
| 1990s | 392 | |
| 1980s | 440 | |
| 1970s | 498 | |
| 1960s | 792 | |
| 1950s | 1,283 | |
| 1940s | 1,562 | |
| 1930s | 1,845 | |
| 1920s | 2,842 | |
| 1910s | 2,332 | |
| 1900s | 442 | |
| 1890s | 317 | |
| 1880s | 242 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Clement mean?
Clément comes from the Latin for “merciful” or “gentle.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Clement mean?
Clement means Merciful, gentle. Clément comes from the Latin for “merciful” or “gentle.”
What is the origin of the name Clement?
Clement is of French origin.
How do you pronounce Clement?
Clement is pronounced “kleh-MAHN.”
Is Clement a boy or a girl name?
Clement is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Clement a popular name right now?
Clement has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Clement?
In 2025, Clement ranked #2262 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Clement most popular?
Clement was most popular in 1918, when about 344 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Clement?
Names similar to Clement include Remi, Bellamy, Henri, Augustin, Etienne.
What names go well with Clement?
French names that pair well with Clement include Amy, Paul, Charlotte, Louise, Roy.