Clomer
An invented name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Clomer. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Clomer today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Clomer births was 1921 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Clomer. 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 Clomer. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1921
5 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
1930 SSA rank
#4,103
Tracked since 1921
Popularity
Clomer: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Clomer from the 1920s through to the 1930s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Clomer 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 Clomer 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 Clomer
The given name Clomer is an unusual and intriguing one, with a rich history that spans multiple cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Germanic tribes, where it was likely derived from the Proto-Germanic word "klumaz," meaning "a lump" or "a clump." This root word may have been used to describe a person's physical characteristics or perhaps their personality traits.
In the early Middle Ages, the name Clomer appeared in various forms across different regions of Europe. One of the earliest recorded instances can be found in a 9th-century manuscript from the Frankish kingdom, where a nobleman named Chlodomer is mentioned. This spelling variation likely emerged due to the influence of the Frankish language, which was closely related to the Germanic tongues.
As the name spread throughout the continent, it took on various regional variations, such as Chlodomer in France, Chlodomer in Germany, and Clomer in parts of England and the Low Countries. These variations reflect the linguistic and cultural diversity of medieval Europe and the adaptations that names underwent as they traveled across borders.
Historically, the name Clomer has been associated with several notable figures. One of the earliest was Chlodomer, a Frankish prince who lived in the 6th century and was the son of King Clovis I. Another significant bearer of this name was Chlodomer, a Count of Avranches in Normandy, who lived in the late 10th century and played a role in the Norman conquest of England.
Moving forward in time, the name Clomer can be found in various historical records and texts. In the 13th century, a Clomer de Montfort was mentioned as a knight in the service of King Edward I of England. In the 15th century, a Clomer van Halen was recorded as a prominent merchant in the city of Antwerp, in the Low Countries.
Other notable individuals who bore the name Clomer include Clomer Huwert, a 16th-century German artist known for his intricate woodcarvings, and Clomer Fitz-Osbert, an English nobleman who lived in the late 12th century and was involved in the baronial rebellion against King John.
While the name Clomer has fallen out of common usage in modern times, its rich history and unique linguistic origins make it a fascinating subject for study. From its ancient Germanic roots to its appearances in various historical records, this name has left an indelible mark on the tapestry of human civilization.
People
Clomer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Clomer 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
Clomer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Clomer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Clomer 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 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Clomer a common name?
We classify Clomer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Clomer most popular?
The single biggest year for Clomer was 1921, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Clomer is about 49 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 Clomer in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Clomer a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Clomer 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 Clomer still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Clomer 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 Clomer 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 Clomer as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.