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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kleh-men-TEE-nah /klɛmənˈtiːnə/
Origin: Latin; Italian
Meaning: Latin: merciful; Italian: gentle
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Clementina is derived from the Latin name Clementinus, which is a diminutive form of Clemens, meaning 'merciful' or 'gentle.' The root Clemens itself comes from the Latin word 'clemens,' which has connotations of mildness and leniency. The transition from Latin to English occurred through the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, as many Latin-derived names were adopted into Old French and subsequently into Middle English, leading to the eventual use of Clementina in English-speaking contexts.
Historically, the name Clementina has been associated with various notable figures. One significant milestone is its connection to Saint Clement, a prominent early Christian martyr and pope in the late 1st century.
His legacy contributed to the name's usage in Christian contexts, particularly in the medieval period when saints' names were commonly adopted. The name gained further prominence through the Renaissance, a time when classical names were revived and celebrated in literature and art.
Culturally, Clementina has been embraced in various traditions, often symbolizing qualities of kindness and compassion, reflective of its etymological roots. The name has been used in literature and music, further embedding it in cultural consciousness.
In some contexts, the diminutive form 'Clem' has been affectionately used, although it is less common than the full name. Overall, the name Clementina carries a rich historical and cultural significance, embodying virtues that have resonated through centuries.
Famous people named Clementina
In this section, you will find notable people named Clementina. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Clementina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Clementina Ancarola is a singer best known for her performances in classical music and opera.
Clementina de Jesus is a Brazilian singer best known for her work in traditional Brazilian music and her contributions to the preservation of Afro-Brazilian culture.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Clementina was first seen in the United States in 1888.
Clementina has ranked as high as #847 nationally, which occurred in 1925, and has been most popular in New York, Massachusetts, California, Pennsylvania, and Florida.
In the past 5 years the name Clementina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Clementina is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Clementina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Clementina (2019)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Clementina.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1965 | 13 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1959 | 15 |
| 1958 | 11 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1955 | 13 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1952 | 16 |
| 1951 | 16 |
| 1950 | 14 |
| 1949 | 11 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1947 | 15 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1945 | 15 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1943 | 15 |
| 1942 | 16 |
| 1941 | 13 |
| 1940 | 15 |
| 1939 | 16 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1937 | 14 |
| 1936 | 13 |
| 1935 | 19 |
| 1934 | 14 |
| 1933 | 17 |
| 1932 | 19 |
| 1931 | 22 |
| 1930 | 38 |
| 1929 | 28 |
| 1928 | 37 |
| 1927 | 33 |
| 1926 | 24 |
| 1925 | 47 |
| 1924 | 37 |
| 1923 | 34 |
| 1922 | 42 |
| 1921 | 29 |
| 1920 | 43 |
| 1919 | 36 |
| 1918 | 29 |
| 1917 | 32 |
| 1916 | 42 |
| 1915 | 32 |
| 1914 | 30 |
| 1913 | 20 |
| 1912 | 13 |
| 1911 | 16 |
| 1910 | 7 |
| 1909 | 11 |
| 1908 | 17 |
| 1907 | 11 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1888 | 5 |