Climmie
Primarily a girl's name of Greek origin with 461 recorded births. Also given to 260 boys.
Meaning & Origin
Climmie peaked during early twentieth-century America, when 17 babies received this name in a single year (1918). That era was defined by heritage-rooted naming, and Climmie has since stepped out of the spotlight, giving it a vintage quality that many parents now find appealing.
Climmie is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Climmie is a girl's and boy's baby name of Greek origin, a diminutive of Clementine or Clemency, meaning 'merciful' or 'gentle.' The -ie ending gives it the affectionate informality beloved in Victorian-era American naming.
Climmie has the feel of a name found in faded family Bibles and old Southern census records. As vintage names experience a renaissance, Climmie's quirky charm and genuine historical roots make it a delightfully unexpected choice.
EtymologyShow more
Phonetically, Climmie belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their bright, approachable ending — giving the name a friendly, informal feel. At one syllable, it has a punchy, memorable cadence that makes an immediate impression.
Within the Greek naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Greek names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Climmie’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Climmie has 52+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1900.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 17 | #6284 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 34 | #4881 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 80 | #3518 | — |
| 1930s | 85 | #3295 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 96 | #3365 | ▼ |
| 1910s | 112 | #2163 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 37 | #1786 | — |
The Story of Climmie
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1918, Climmie is a name steeped in history. Girls named Climmie are most likely born between 1908 and 1928.
How rare is Climmie?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Climmie is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1900, peaked in the 1910s with 112 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Climmie by the numbers
- Would fill 10 school buses
- Meeting one Climmie per day would take 1.3 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(52 years, 1900–1968)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 6 | #6379 |
| 1961 | 6 | #5953 |
| 1960 | 5 | #6520 |
| 1956 | 5 | #6108 |
| 1954 | 10 | #3759 |
| 1952 | 6 | #5018 |
| 1951 | 8 | #4085 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5434 |
| 1949 | 8 | #3950 |
| 1948 | 9 | #3643 |
| 1947 | 9 | #3763 |
| 1946 | 15 | #2497 |
| 1945 | 5 | #4674 |
| 1944 | 7 | #3753 |
| 1943 | 8 | #3556 |
| 1941 | 9 | #3059 |
| 1940 | 10 | #2769 |
| 1939 | 9 | #2956 |
| 1938 | 8 | #3238 |
| 1937 | 6 | #3879 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Climmie as a Boy's Name
Though more common for girls, Climmie has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 260 births since 1919.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1900–1968