Holding steady.
Popularity of Clessie since 1903
Babies named Clessie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Clessie's real moment was 1903.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 47 |
| 1920s | 71 |
| 1930s | 16 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Clessie is an exceptionally rare American name, first recorded in 1903. It has never entered the U.S. top 1000 and its peak year of usage was at its debut in 1903. The name's trajectory has remained stable, with only sporadic appearances since. It has no recorded standing in any U.S. state's top names. Clessie appears to be a diminutive or variant of more common names like Clara or Clementine, or possibly derived from the surname Cless. Its obscurity lends it a distinctive, vintage charm, much like other early 20th-century diminutives such as Essie or Lettie. Parents choosing Clessie today are likely attracted to its rarity and old-fashioned sound.
The name Clessie first appeared in U.S. records in the early 1900s. It may derive from Cless, a surname or given name of English origin, or could be a diminutive of names like Clarissa, Celeste, or Clementine. Its usage has remained rare, with periodic occurrences suggesting it may have been a creative variant or family name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cless, Lessie
Variants: Clessy, Clessa
Sibling names for Clessie
Names that share Clessie's style, for a brother or sister.
