Clemmie
Clemmie is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Merciful, gentle, or mild.
Origin and history
Clemmie is a diminutive of Clement or Clementine, derived from the Latin name Clemens, meaning merciful or gentle. Historically given to both boys and girls in the United States, it was most frequently used for males around the turn of the 20th century. Today, it is extremely rare as a given name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
972 babies in the United States have been named Clemmie since 1880. It ranks #3710 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (31.1 %)
- MS (28.7 %)
- AL (27.9 %)
- GA (12.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 17 |
| 1900-1910 | 12 |
| 1910-1920 | 107 |
| 1920-1930 | 168 |
| 1930-1940 | 169 |
| 1940-1950 | 173 |
| 1950-1960 | 166 |
| 1960-1970 | 84 |
| 1970-1980 | 47 |
| 1980-1990 | 23 |
| 1990-2000 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Clemmie saw most of its recorded U.S. male usage between the 1880s and 1920s.
- It originated as a familiar short form of Clement, which stems from the Latin adjective clemens.