At a glance
- In short
- Clements is a strong and resilient male name of English origin, with variations like Clement.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1948 (#3,668)
- Babies in 1948
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #1,421 in 1910
- First recorded
- 1910
Meaning of Clements
Clements is a male name of English origin. The name Clements has variations, with one common variation being Clement. In the United States, the name Clements has been given to baby boys since at least the early 20th century. While its popularity has varied over the years, it has consistently remained on the list of names chosen for newborns. The name Clements carries a sense of strength and resilience, making it a timeless choice for parents seeking a traditional yet distinctive name for their baby boy.
How to pronounce Clements
English
- Pronounced KLEM-ents /kləmɛnts/
Popularity of Clements in the U.S.
Clements was last recorded in the U.S. in 1948, ranked #3,668 with 5 babies. It peaked at #1,421 in 1910. It first appears in the records in 1910.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1910–1948 28 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 5 | 3,668 | ▼ 298 |
| 1947 | 6 | 3,370 | back (not recorded in 1946) |
| 1945 | 5 | 3,338 | back (not recorded in 1943–1944) |
| 1942 | 7 | 2,940 | back (not recorded in 1938–1941) |
| 1937 | 5 | 3,518 | back (not recorded in 1936) |
| 1935 | 14 | 1,929 | back (not recorded in 1934) |
| 1933 | 6 | 3,268 | ▼ 419 |
| 1932 | 8 | 2,849 | back (not recorded in 1931) |
| 1930 | 5 | 4,001 | ▼ 754 |
| 1929 | 7 | 3,247 | ▼ 404 |
| 1928 | 9 | 2,843 | ▼ 320 |
| 1927 | 11 | 2,523 | ▲ 616 |
| 1926 | 8 | 3,139 | ▼ 1,050 |
| 1925 | 15 | 2,089 | ▲ 1,171 |
| 1924 | 8 | 3,260 | ▼ 1,137 |
| 1923 | 15 | 2,123 | ▲ 224 |
| 1922 | 13 | 2,347 | ▲ 29 |
| 1921 | 13 | 2,376 | ▼ 410 |
| 1920 | 17 | 1,966 | ▼ 155 |
| 1919 | 18 | 1,811 | ▲ 94 |
| 1918 | 17 | 1,905 | ▲ 518 |
| 1917 | 11 | 2,423 | ▼ 34 |
| 1916 | 11 | 2,389 | ▼ 789 |
| 1915 | 19 | 1,600 | ▲ 268 |
| 1914 | 12 | 1,868 | back (not recorded in 1913) |
| 1912 | 5 | 2,544 | ▼ 804 |
| 1911 | 5 | 1,740 | ▼ 319 |
| 1910 | 6 | 1,421 | new |
Notable people named Clements
- Sir Clements Markham was an English explorer, geographer and writer who helped launch Robert Falcon Scott's Antarctic career.