Clem

Clem is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 4 boys in 2003.

Clem at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Clem

Clem belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Clem first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #260 in 1889, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 4,275 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Clem in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#260 in 1889
Peak year
1917
Total since 1880
4,275

Clem in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#2425 in 1999
Babies named Clem in 2003
4
Total since 1996
11

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Clem mean?

The meaning of Clem is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Clem a boy or girl name?

Clem is a boy name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2003.

What origin is the name Clem?

Clem comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Clem?

Clem first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #260 in 1889, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].