Clermont
A masculine French name derived from the Latin word "clarus" meaning clear or bright.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Clermont. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Clermont today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Clermont births was 1917 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Clermont. 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 Clermont. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1917
7 babies that year
Average age
-
1917 SSA rank
#3,283
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Clermont: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Clermont 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 Clermont 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Clermont
The name Clermont has its origins in the French language, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French words "cler" meaning "bright" or "clear," and "mont" meaning "mountain." The name thus translates to "bright mountain" or "clear mountain."
Clermont was initially a place name, referring to various locations in France, such as the town of Clermont-Ferrand in the Auvergne region. The name gained popularity as a given name during the 12th and 13th centuries, likely influenced by the prominence of these places and their associations with nobility and religious significance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Clermont can be found in the writings of the 12th-century chronicler, William of Tyre, who mentioned a knight named Clermont de Seignelay. This suggests that the name was in use among the nobility during the Crusades.
In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the name Clermont was Clermont de Chastenay, a French nobleman and military commander who participated in the Seventh Crusade led by King Louis IX of France. Clermont de Chastenay played a significant role in the battles against the Saracens in Egypt.
During the 14th century, Clermont de Piles was a French architect and author who wrote treatises on the art of fortification. His work influenced the design of military structures and defenses throughout Europe.
In the 15th century, Clermont de Lodève was a French theologian and bishop of Lodève, known for his writings on canon law and his participation in the Council of Basel.
Another prominent figure with the name Clermont was Clermont de Vaux, a 16th-century French Protestant reformer and theologian. He played a crucial role in the Huguenot movement and contributed to the translation of the Bible into French.
Throughout history, the name Clermont has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, military leaders, religious figures, architects, and scholars. Its roots in the French language and its connections to notable places and historical events have contributed to its enduring legacy as a given name.
People
Clermont + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Clermont 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
Clermont: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Clermont?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Clermont 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 Clermont a common name?
We classify Clermont 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, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Clermont most popular?
The single biggest year for Clermont was 1917, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Clermont 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 Clermont in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Clermont a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Clermont 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 Clermont still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Clermont 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 Clermont 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 common is the name Clermont?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.