How Many People Are Named Clemence?

Complete statistics for the name Clemence: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Clemence
Very Rare
French

Clemence means 'purity' and has a very rare charm, with only 143 people named Clemence living in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,309,321 Americans. The majority of these folks are over 60, reflecting its status as an old-school name that's seeing a bit of a revival.

~837
Living in US
1 in 395,997
Americans
1917
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Purity
🌐
Origin
French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Compassionate Resilient
33
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 33 is seen as a powerful and spiritual number, representing leadership and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

102,177
Worldwide Bearers
#9,989
Global Rank
🇨🇩 DR Congo
14,627
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
12,986
🇷🇼 Rwanda
10,394
🇹🇿 Tanzania
9,864
🇹🇩 Chad
6,611
🇧🇮 Burundi
5,793
🇧🇯 Benin
5,770
🇫🇷 France
5,699
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
4,970
🇨🇲 Cameroon
3,989

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
21 (15%)
♀ Female
122 (85%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 97
109
Would be under 30 (11%)
5
Would be 30–60 (1%)
843
Would be over 60 (88%)

All 957 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1917

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
87
Modern Appeal
23
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Clemence Through the Generations

Clemence peaked in popularity way back in 1917 with 39 births, but it's still around, with a current trend showing it's rising again. Today, there are 143 people named Clemence in the US, and they're mostly older, with 88% being over 60. This age skew paints a picture of a name that's been around for generations, with many of its bearers now in their golden years.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Louisiana 16
Wisconsin 10
Illinois 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Clemence's French roots

📄 About the Name Clemence

How Many People Have the Name Clemence?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 837 people in the United States currently share the name Clemence. That works out to roughly 1 in every 395,997 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Clemence a Common or Rare Name?

Clemence is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Clemence Mean?

Clemence means "purity" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Clemence in SSA data, approximately 15% are male and 85% are female.

When Was Clemence Most Popular?

The name Clemence reached peak popularity in 1917, with 39 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Clemence?

Approximately 837 people named Clemence live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 837. That works out to roughly 1 in 395,997 Americans.

Is Clemence a rare name?

Clemence is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 395,997 Americans has this name.

What does the name Clemence mean?

Clemence means "purity" and comes from French origins.

Is Clemence more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 15% of people named Clemence are male and 85% are female.

When was Clemence most popular?

Clemence peaked in 1917 with 39 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US837
All-Time Births837
1 in X1 in 395,997
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age97
Peak Year1917
World Rank#9,989
Male %15%
Female %85%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.