Clemie
A feminine diminutive form of the French name Clémence, meaning "merciful."
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Clemie. It is a predominantly female name (97.7% of registrations). The average person named Clemie today is around 89 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Clemie births was 1914 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Clemie. 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
- • The typical person named Clemie is about 89 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Clemies were born before 1947.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Clemie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1914
12 babies that year
Average age
89
years old
1925 SSA rank
#4,317
Tracked since 1880
Gender
Gender distribution for Clemie
Clemie leans heavily female at 97.7% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Clemie as a male name
- Ranked #4,317 in 1925
- 5 male births in 1925
- Peak: 1925 (5 births)
Clemie as a female name
- Ranked #4,762 in 1948
- 6 female births in 1948
- Peak: 1914 (12 births)
Popularity
Clemie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Clemie from the 1880s through to the 1940s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 69 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Clemie 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 Clemie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Clemie
The given name Clemie is a French variation of the Latin name Clement, which means "mild" or "merciful." It originated in ancient Rome during the early days of Christianity, derived from the Latin word "clemens," meaning "calm" or "gentle."
In its earliest form, the name Clemens was particularly popular among early Christians, as it embodied the virtues of forgiveness and compassion. One of the most notable historical figures bearing this name was Clement of Rome, who lived from around 35 to 99 AD and is recognized as one of the first Apostolic Fathers of the Church.
The name Clemie gained prominence in medieval France, where it was often used as a diminutive form of Clement. During this time, it was commonly associated with individuals from noble or aristocratic backgrounds. One notable example is Clemie de Trie, a French noblewoman who lived in the 13th century and played a role in the conflict between the Capetian dynasty and the English monarchy.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Clemie. One example is Clemie Selden (1681-1736), an English author and translator known for her work on Italian literature. Another is Clemie Newcomb (1793-1868), an American philanthropist and educator who founded the Newcomb College for Women in New Orleans.
In the 19th century, the name Clemie gained popularity among French-speaking communities in North America. One notable figure was Clemie Gagnon (1828-1905), a Canadian artist and painter known for her landscapes and portraits.
Another historical figure with this name was Clemie Dessaux (1878-1954), a French pianist and composer who made significant contributions to the development of 20th-century music. She was particularly known for her works for solo piano and chamber ensembles.
While the name Clemie has its roots in ancient Rome and medieval France, it has continued to be used throughout various cultures and time periods, embodying the virtues of gentleness and mercy.
People
Clemie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Clemie 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
Clemie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Clemie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Clemie 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 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Clemie a common name?
We classify Clemie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 216 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Clemie most popular?
The single biggest year for Clemie was 1914, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Clemie is about 89 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 Clemie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Clemie a female name?
Yes, 97.7% of people registered as Clemie in the SSA data are female. 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 Clemie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Clemie 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 Clemie 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 Americans are named Clemie?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Clemie at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.