Clementina Girl

Popularity: #936 · Trend: ↗ Rising

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.

We also feature individuals named Clementina who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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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

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Clementina, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

ClementClaraCarolinaCelesteCeciliaCassandra

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Clementina. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

ClementClementineClaudiaCleoClarissaCeliaClementia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Clementina was first seen in the United States in 1888.

Clementina has ranked as high as #2027 nationally, which occurred in 1925, and has been most popular in New York, Texas, Massachusetts, California, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Clementina has been trending up 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.

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 Total Births Girl
2025 12 12
2024 9 9
2023 8 8
2022 14 14
2021 15 15
2020 8 8
2019 10 10
2018 16 16
2017 10 10
2016 11 11
2015 11 11
2014 15 15
2013 5 5
2012 8 8
2011 7 7
2010 9 9
2009 7 7
2008 6 6
2007 9 9
2006 5 5
2005 6 6
2004 9 9
2003 6 6
2000 6 6
1999 5 5
1998 5 5
1997 10 10
1996 9 9
1995 5 5
1994 9 9
1992 7 7
1991 8 8
1990 11 11
1989 10 10
1988 5 5
1987 8 8
1985 9 9
1984 7 7
1983 10 10
1982 7 7
1981 12 12
1980 12 12
1979 9 9
1978 7 7
1977 7 7
1976 11 11
1975 5 5
1974 12 12
1973 12 12
1972 13 13
1971 14 14
1970 8 8
1969 11 11
1968 13 13
1967 8 8
1966 10 10
1965 13 13
1964 9 9
1963 7 7
1962 12 12
1961 8 8
1960 10 10
1959 15 15
1958 11 11
1957 11 11
1956 8 8
1955 13 13
1954 11 11
1953 12 12
1952 16 16
1951 16 16
1950 14 14
1949 11 11
1948 7 7
1947 15 15
1946 11 11
1945 15 15
1944 8 8
1943 15 15
1942 16 16
1941 13 13
1940 15 15
1939 16 16
1938 8 8
1937 14 14
1936 13 13
1935 19 19
1934 14 14
1933 17 17
1932 19 19
1931 22 22
1930 38 38
1929 28 28
1928 37 37
1927 33 33
1926 24 24
1925 47 47
1924 37 37
1923 34 34
1922 42 42
1921 29 29
1920 43 43
1919 36 36
1918 29 29
1917 32 32
1916 42 42
1915 32 32
1914 30 30
1913 20 20
1912 13 13
1911 16 16
1910 7 7
1909 11 11
1908 17 17
1907 11 11
1906 7 7
1905 5 5
1904 5 5
1903 7 7
1901 5 5
1898 5 5
1890 5 5
1888 5 5

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 5
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