Clemmon
A variant of Clement, meaning "mild" or "merciful" in Latin.
Name Census estimates that about 21 living Americans carry the first name Clemmon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Clemmon today is around 76 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Clemmon births was 1921 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Clemmon. 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 Clemmon is about 76 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Clemmons were born before 1960.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Clemmon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
21
~ 1 in 16,321,635 Americans
Peak year
1921
7 babies that year
Average age
76
years old
1959 SSA rank
#4,088
Tracked since 1919
Popularity
Clemmon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Clemmon from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 21 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1940s peak, Clemmon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Clemmon 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 Clemmon 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 Clemmon
The name Clemmon is derived from the Latin name Clemens, which means "merciful" or "mild." It has its roots in ancient Roman culture, where it was a common name given to individuals who were believed to possess these qualities.
Clemens was a popular name among early Christians, as it was associated with the virtue of clemency. In the Bible, the name is mentioned in the Book of Philippians, where the Apostle Paul greets a fellow Christian named Clemens.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Clemmon was Clement of Rome, who lived in the late 1st century AD. He was one of the early leaders of the Christian Church and is venerated as a saint by several Christian denominations.
In the Middle Ages, the name Clemmon gained popularity across Europe, particularly in France and England. Notable figures from this period include Clement VI, who was Pope from 1342 to 1352, and Clement VII, who was the Avignon Pope from 1378 to 1394, during the Western Schism.
During the Renaissance, the name Clemmon was associated with several influential artists and intellectuals. One of the most famous was Clement Marot, a French Renaissance poet who lived from 1496 to 1544 and was known for his translations of the Psalms.
In the 18th century, Clemmon Wenceslas, a German composer and organist, was born in 1719. He is remembered for his contributions to sacred music and his role in the development of the Classical period.
Moving into the 19th century, Clemmon Greenberg, a prominent American art critic, was born in 1909. He played a significant role in shaping the discourse around abstract expressionism and modern art.
Throughout history, the name Clemmon has been associated with individuals who embodied the qualities of mercy, gentleness, and compassion, reflecting its Latin roots. While its popularity may have fluctuated over time, it remains a name with a rich cultural heritage and enduring significance.
People
Clemmon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Clemmon 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
Clemmon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Clemmon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 21 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Clemmon 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 16,321,635 US residents.
Is Clemmon a common name?
We classify Clemmon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 40.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 60 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Clemmon most popular?
The single biggest year for Clemmon was 1921, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Clemmon is about 76 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Clemmon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Clemmon 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.
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.