How Many People Are Named Clement?

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

Clement
Rare
Latin

Clement means 'merciful' and has a very rare presence in the US, with just 1 in 67,542 Americans bearing this name. That's around 4,886 people today, making it quite unique. Interestingly, the name peaked way back in 1918 with 344 births, showing its classic, old-school charm.

~22,799
Living in US
1 in 14,538
Americans
1918
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Merciful
🌐
Origin
Latin
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Compassionate Understanding
9
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and understanding, traits that align well with the name Clement.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

134,168
Worldwide Bearers
#1,485
Global Rank
🇰🇪 Kenya
13,905
🇿🇦 South Africa
13,564
🇫🇷 France
13,353
🇸🇩 Sudan
13,287
🇨🇦 Canada
12,002
🇺🇬 Uganda
9,912
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
7,023
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
6,453
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
5,317
🇲🇿 Mozambique
4,800

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
4,884 (100%)
♀ Female
2 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 84
1,228
Would be under 30 (9%)
1,470
Would be 30–60 (10%)
11,395
Would be over 60 (81%)

All 14,093 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: 1918

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
100
Modern Appeal
0
International
5

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

📜 Clement Through the Generations

Clement's journey through the generations reveals a name that's deeply rooted in the past. With most of its bearers over 60, it's clear that this name is associated with an older generation. The current trend shows a rise in popularity, suggesting that more modern parents might be rediscovering its charm. Born in 1918, the peak year saw 344 births, which is significantly higher than today's numbers, indicating a shift in naming trends over the decades.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Pennsylvania 1,313
New York 1,238
California 550
Illinois 505
Massachusetts 459
Ohio 459
Michigan 391
Texas 383
Wisconsin 381
Louisiana 375

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Clement's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Clement

How Many People Have the Name Clement?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 22,799 people in the United States currently share the name Clement. That works out to roughly 1 in every 14,538 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Clement a Common or Rare Name?

Clement is classified as 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 Clement Mean?

Clement means "merciful" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Clement in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Clement Most Popular?

The name Clement reached peak popularity in 1918, with 344 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 Clement?

Approximately 22,799 people named Clement live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 22,799. That works out to roughly 1 in 14,538 Americans.

Is Clement a rare name?

Clement is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 14,538 Americans has this name.

What does the name Clement mean?

Clement means "merciful" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Clement more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Clement are male and 0% are female.

When was Clement most popular?

Clement peaked in 1918 with 344 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 US22,799
All-Time Births22,799
1 in X1 in 14,538
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age84
Peak Year1918
World Rank#1,485
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.