Clemson

Clemson - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Clemson at a glance

Clemson is ranked #1130 among boy baby names in 1914, with 7 births in 1914. It peaked in 1914 at #1130 and first appeared on the charts in 1914.

Rank in 1914
#1130
Births in 1914
7
Peak year
1914 (#1130)
First appeared
1914
Popularity
1 in 85,204 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (7 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Clemson appeared on the charts for the first time in 1914 on position #1130. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Clemson and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Clemson? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Clemson. The baby boy name Clemson was given to 7 baby boys in 1914, ranking #1130 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 85,204 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Clemson peaked in popularity 112 years ago in 1914 on position 1130.



Famous with this name

Jenni Clemson
Jack Clemson
Clemson Agbogidi


How would you rate Clemson, 1-5?

Rating: 5.0/5 (7 recent votes)


Clemson is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Clemson is currently topping the baby name charts in South Carolina at position #261 - and is the least popular in South Carolina at position #261.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Clemson is where you live.


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Clemson origin and meaning

Clemson is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Clemson, pop culture references for the name Clemson and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Clemson

We've found the following names that sound similar to Clemson, sorted by popularity.

Clemens / Collins / Clancy / Clance / Clemence /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
19141130

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
South Carolina261

Even more about Clemson


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Clemson a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Clemson?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1914
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Clemson
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 85,204
Letter count 7
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1914
1914 births +7

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