Clementine
Clementine is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Merciful, gentle, or mild.
Origin and history
Clementine is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'clemens', meaning merciful or gentle. It entered English usage via the French name Clémentine. After decades of moderate use, the name has seen a notable resurgence in the United States in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
13,676 babies in the United States have been named Clementine since 1880. It ranks #1356 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #524.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.7 %)
- NY (8.1 %)
- NC (7.7 %)
- TX (7.7 %)
- PA (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 203 |
| 1890-1900 | 305 |
| 1900-1910 | 377 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,171 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,291 |
| 1930-1940 | 963 |
| 1940-1950 | 909 |
| 1950-1960 | 912 |
| 1960-1970 | 299 |
| 1970-1980 | 73 |
| 1980-1990 | 70 |
| 1990-2000 | 92 |
| 2000-2010 | 573 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,970 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,468 |
Famous people named Clementine
- Clementine Churchill: Humanitarian, Public Figure
- Clementine Hunter: Folk Artist, Painter
- Clementine Ford: Actress
Nicknames
Clem, Clemmie, Clemmy, Minnie
Fun facts
- The name is famous in American culture through the 19th-century western folk ballad 'Oh My Darling, Clementine'.
- The clementine citrus fruit was named after Father Clément Rodier, who discovered the hybrid in Algeria.