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Clement

Clement means "merciful, mild", according to etymological references. It peaked back in the 1920s and has been gradually easing since. In the current registry, it is uncommon enough to feel personal. In total, about 13,169 American babies have carried this name since 1900.

LatinLatin "clemens"
EtymologyMeaning "merciful, mild"
Births by decade
1900s
442
1910s
2,332
1920s
2,842
1930s
1,851
1940s
1,562
1950s
1,282
1960s
792
1970s
498
1980s
440
1990s
391
2000s
390
2010s
347
Peaked in the 1920s · 13,169 total U.S. births since 1900