Will my child share the name Clemency with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Clemency per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Clemency in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Clemency becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Clemency is declining: down 3,764 places since 2020, to #5,927 in 2025. It peaked at #1,720 in 2012.

Is Clemency a good choice for a distinctive name?

Clemency is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Clemency a popular baby name in the United States?

Clemency does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Clemency

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Clemency is a distinctive choice, ranked #5927 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Clemency in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Clemency

Clemency has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 3729 places in five years. It was most popular in 2012 at #1720 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.

Clemency is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Clemency in their class.