Holding steady.
Popularity of Climmie since 1900
Babies named Climmie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Climmie's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 37 | 0 |
| 1910s | 112 | 6 |
| 1920s | 96 | 79 |
| 1930s | 85 | 48 |
| 1940s | 80 | 65 |
| 1950s | 34 | 57 |
| 1960s | 17 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Climmie is a rare diminutive given name that functioned primarily as a pet form of Clement or Clementine. First recorded in 1900, it saw its peak usage in 1912, with the highest frequency during the 1910s. The name has remained stable in its scarcity since the early 20th century, with almost no modern usage. Its top states are unknown due to low numbers, but it likely appeared in small pockets across the U.S. As a unisex name, Climmie offers a vintage, affectionate alternative to more familiar nicknames like Clem. Its meaning, 'merciful,' connects it to classic Latin roots, but its overall rarity means it remains a curiosity rather than a common choice.
Climmie is a diminutive or pet form of Clement (from Latin 'clemens' meaning 'merciful, gentle') or its feminine counterpart Clementine. It was likely coined in the late 19th to early 20th century as a familiar, affectionate nickname that saw some independent use as a given name, particularly in the United States. Its peak usage occurred in the 1910s, with a modest number of births recorded from 1900 onward.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Clem
Variants: Clemmy, Clemie
Sibling names for Climmie
Names that share Climmie's style, for a brother or sister.
