Clemence
From clemence, from Latin clēmentia (“mercy; mildness”).
Every Clemence since 1886 — 966 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Clemence
Clemence is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,267 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1886, 966 American babies have been named Clemence — about 57% girls and 43% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1917, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Clemence stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Clemence year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,267 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,703 | — | — |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,573 | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,345 | — | — |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,077 | — | — |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,706 | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,223 | — | — |
| 2017 | 8 | #11,893 | — | — |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,072 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #14,919 | — | — |
| 2014 | 6 | #14,988 | — | — |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,486 | — | — |
| 2012 | 7 | #13,804 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | 5 | #17,923 | — | — |
| 2008 | 6 | #15,826 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | 5 | #17,724 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | 13 | #2,047 |
| 1930 | 9 | #3,103 | 9 | #2,814 |
| 1925 | 11 | #2,977 | 16 | #2,022 |
| 1920 | 11 | #2,940 | 22 | #1,656 |
| 1915 | 17 | #1,895 | 20 | #1,569 |
| 1910 | 6 | #2,192 | 6 | #1,453 |
| 1905 | 7 | #1,568 | — | — |
| 1900 | 14 | #1,017 | — | — |
| 1895 | 8 | #1,215 | — | — |
| 1890 | 10 | #881 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Clemence
- Clemence of Austria Nobleman · 1262–1295
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Clemence mean?
From clemence, from Latin clēmentia (“mercy; mildness”).
How popular is the name Clemence in 2025?
Clemence ranked #10,267 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Clemence?
966 babies have been named Clemence in the United States since 1886, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Clemence most popular?
Clemence peaked in 1917, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Clemence a boy or girl name?
Clemence is used for both: about 57% of babies named Clemence have been girls and 43% boys.
Is the name Clemence rising or falling?
Clemence is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Clemence?
Well-known people named Clemence include Clemence of Austria (nobleman).