How popular is the name Flem in 2025?

Flem is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Flem most popular?

Flem peaked in 1880, reaching #682 among US boy names.

Flem will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Flem entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #682 in 1880, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#682

peak (1880)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Flem are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Flem alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Flem in 2025?: Flem is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Flem most popular?: Flem peaked in 1880, reaching #682 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Flem with classmates?: Flem will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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