Clemet
Derived from the Greek name Klēmēs meaning "merciful, gentle, mild".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Clemet. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Clemet today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Clemet births was 1919 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Clemet. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Clemet. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1919
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1919 SSA rank
#4,273
Tracked since 1919
Popularity
Clemet: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Clemet by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Clemet during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Clemet
The name Clemet has its origins in the Late Latin name Clemens, derived from the Latin word "clemens" meaning "merciful" or "mild." It gained widespread popularity during the early days of Christianity.
This name has a strong connection to the Catholic Church. One of the earliest and most notable individuals to bear this name was Pope Clement I, who served as the fourth pope from around 88 to 99 AD. He is remembered for his epistle to the church in Corinth, which is one of the earliest examples of Christian literature outside of the New Testament.
Another significant historical figure named Clemet was Clement of Alexandria, a theologian and philosopher who lived from around 150 to 215 AD. He made significant contributions to the development of Christian theology and is remembered for his works such as "Protreptikos" and "Paedagogus."
During the Middle Ages, the name Clemet was widely used across Europe, particularly in regions with strong Catholic influences. One notable example from this period is Clement VI, who served as Pope from 1342 to 1352. He played a significant role in the Avignon Papacy and is remembered for his efforts to consolidate papal power.
In the Renaissance period, the name Clemet was associated with several notable figures, including Clement Marot, a French Renaissance poet who lived from 1496 to 1544. His works, such as "L'Adolescence Clémentine," were influential in the development of French Renaissance poetry.
Another significant figure from this era was Clement Janequin, a French composer who lived from around 1485 to 1558. He was known for his innovative compositions, particularly his chansons or French secular songs.
As the name Clemet has evolved over time, it has taken on various spellings and variations across different cultures and languages. While it has maintained its historical roots and associations, it continues to be a popular choice for parents, reflecting the enduring appeal of its meaning and heritage.
People
Clemet + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Clemet as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Clemet: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Clemet?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Clemet going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Clemet a common name?
We classify Clemet as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Clemet most popular?
The single biggest year for Clemet was 1919, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Clemet is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Clemet in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Clemet a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Clemet in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Clemet still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Clemet in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Clemet can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Clemet?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.