Flem
Below 5 births
About Flem
Flem is an extremely rare masculine name that likely originated as a short form of Fleming, a surname referring to someone from Flanders (a region spanning parts of Belgium, France, and the Netherlands). The name has historical roots but has never been common as a given name in English-speaking countries. Flem has a brief, punchy quality with its single syllable and strong consonant ending. While uncommon as a first name, it might be encountered as a nickname or family name passed down through generations. The brevity and uniqueness of Flem give it a distinctive quality, though its similarity to the word "phlegm" has likely contributed to its rarity as a given name.
Pronounced FLEM.
As of October 2026, Flem ranked #2891 for boys in US births in 1957 SSA, peaked at #704 for boys in 1880.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Flem on lists
Flem in pop culture
- Phlegm: the thick viscous substance secreted by the mucous membranes of the respiratory passages
especially when produced in excessive or abnormal quantities, e.g., when someone is suffering from a cold. (In medieval science and medicine) one of the four bodily humors, believed to be associated with a calm, stolid, or apathetic temperament.