Clemencia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkleh-MEN-syah / klɛˈmɛn.sjaLatin; Spanish
Meaning
Latin: merciful; Spanish: gentle
Historical & Cultural Background
Clemencia is derived from the Latin name Clemens, which means 'merciful' or 'gentle.' It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries. The name is often associated with qualities of compassion and kindness. In historical contexts, it has been used in religious and literary texts to denote virtue.
Trend Summary
Clemencia has seen a steady but modest presence in U.S. baby name rankings.
Similar Names
Variants
- Clemence
- Clemency
- Clem
- Clemmy
International Variants
- Clemence (French)
- Clemencia (Spanish)
- Clemens (German)
Famous people named Clemencia
Clemencia Rodriguez is a prominent scholar known for her work in communication studies.
Clemencia de la Vega is a celebrated artist recognized for her contributions to contemporary art.
Fictional characters named Clemencia
Clemencia is a character in the novel 'La Casa de los Espíritus' by Isabel Allende, known for her strong will and resilience.
Clemencia appears in the animated series 'Elena of Avalor' as a wise and supportive figure.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Clemencia was first seen in the United States in 1894. Clemencia has ranked as high as #880 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in Texas. In the past 5 years the name Clemencia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Clemencia (1970)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1914 | 12 |
| 1915 | 10 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1918 | 11 |
| 1919 | 12 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1921 | 13 |
| 1922 | 16 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1926 | 10 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 13 |
| 1930 | 12 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 14 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1939 | 12 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 12 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |