boy's name
Clemens
KLEM-enz
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,651
Clemens is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1918, when 66 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1910s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
- First appears in US birth records in 1885.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Clemens Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 19 |
| 1890s | 32 |
| 1900s | 48 |
| 1910s | 446 |
| 1920s | 471 |
| 1930s | 227 |
| 1940s | 163 |
| 1950s | 77 |
| 1960s | 31 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 23 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 21 |
How Popular Is Clemens?
In 2024, Clemens was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Clemens Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Clemens
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Clemens Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Clemens over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Clemens
- Pronunciation KLEM-enz
Sibling Names for Clemens
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Clemens — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Clemens
How popular is the name Clemens?
In 2024, Clemens was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Clemens a girl's or a boy's name?
Clemens is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Clemens?
Clemens has 2 syllables.
When was Clemens most popular?
Clemens peaked in 1918, when 66 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1910s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.