Clementine Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Clementine is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Clementine?
Clementine is spelled C-L-E-M-E-N-T-I-N-E. The name has 10 letters.
Clementine at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Clementine means “merciful” or “gentle” and derives from the Latin word “clemens.”.
- Origin
- Clementine is commonly associated with the Latin names Clementius or Clementia.
- Pronunciation
- klem-en-teen · 3 syllables
Clementine Popularity in 2025
Rank#456
Recorded Births676
- Girls usage rose 18 places to #456 and recorded 26 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Clementine Mean?
Clementine means “merciful” or “gentle” and derives from the Latin word “clemens.”.
Origin: Clementine is commonly associated with the Latin names Clementius or Clementia.
How Do You Pronounce Clementine?
Pronunciationklem-en-teen
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Clementine?
- History
- The name Clementine has been used in European contexts and is linked to religious and noble traditions.
Clementine Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 676 | #456 |
| 2024 | Girls | 650 | #474 |
| 2023 | Girls | 557 | #542 |
| 2022 | Girls | 547 | #559 |
| 2021 | Girls | 555 | #551 |
| 2020 | Girls | 483 | #601 |
| 2019 | Girls | 423 | #685 |
| 2018 | Girls | 427 | #684 |
| 2017 | Girls | 383 | #739 |
| 2016 | Girls | 388 | #734 |
| 2015 | Girls | 344 | #815 |
| 2014 | Girls | 288 | #939 |
| 2013 | Girls | 227 | #1,086 |
| 2012 | Girls | 208 | #1,179 |
| 2011 | Girls | 150 | #1,490 |
| 2010 | Girls | 132 | #1,629 |
| 2009 | Girls | 143 | #1,572 |
| 2008 | Girls | 103 | #2,020 |
| 2007 | Girls | 91 | #2,177 |
| 2006 | Girls | 78 | #2,396 |
| 2005 | Girls | 59 | #2,787 |
| 2004 | Girls | 29 | #4,601 |
| 2003 | Girls | 19 | #6,055 |
| 2002 | Girls | 22 | #5,254 |
When Was Clementine Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
676 recorded births
National rank #456
2024 · Girls
650 recorded births
National rank #474
2023 · Girls
557 recorded births
National rank #542
2021 · Girls
555 recorded births
National rank #551
Where Clementine Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MT | #122 | 8 |
| AK | #134 | 5 |
| WA | #239 | 30 |
| ID | #244 | 9 |
| AR | #270 | 11 |
| KY | #286 | 15 |
| UT | #287 | 15 |
| AZ | #292 | 24 |