Clementine Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKLEM-en-teen / /ˈklɛm.ən.tiːn/Latin; French
Meaning
Latin: merciful; French: gentle
Historical & Cultural Background
Clementine is derived from the Latin name Clementinus, which is a diminutive of Clemens, meaning 'merciful'. The name gained popularity in France during the 19th century and has been used in various cultures since. It is often associated with the fruit, which is named after the French missionary Clément Rodier who discovered it in Algeria.
Trend Summary
Clementine has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Clem
- Clemmy
International Variants
- Clementina (Italian)
- Clemence (French)
- Klementyna (Polish)
Famous people named Clementine
Clementine Churchill was the wife of Winston Churchill and played a significant role in his political career.
Clementine Paddleford was an American food writer known for her contributions to culinary journalism.
Clementine Ford is an Australian feminist writer and activist.
Clementine Hunter was an African American folk artist known for her vibrant paintings depicting rural life.
Fictional characters named Clementine
Clementine is a character in the video game series 'The Walking Dead', known for her resilience and growth throughout the series.
Clementine Kruczynski is a character in the film 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind', portrayed as a complex and vibrant love interest.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Clementine was first seen in the United States in 1880. Clementine has ranked as high as #765 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Clementine has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Clementine (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 72 | |
TX | 66 | |
NY | 32 | |
FL | 31 | |
WA | 27 | |
OH | 26 | |
NC | 26 | |
IN | 25 | |
GA | 22 | |
VA | 20 | |
AZ | 19 | |
MO | 18 | |
IL | 17 | |
MN | 16 | |
OK | 16 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 19 |
1881 | 6 |
1882 | 24 |
1883 | 15 |
1884 | 16 |
1885 | 29 |
1886 | 27 |
1887 | 16 |
1888 | 29 |
1889 | 22 |
1890 | 42 |
1891 | 21 |
1892 | 32 |
1893 | 26 |
1894 | 35 |
1895 | 22 |
1896 | 23 |
1897 | 36 |
1898 | 33 |
1899 | 35 |
1900 | 29 |
1901 | 30 |
1902 | 49 |
1903 | 40 |
1904 | 26 |
1905 | 38 |
1906 | 31 |
1907 | 37 |
1908 | 50 |
1909 | 47 |
1910 | 71 |
1911 | 84 |
1912 | 83 |
1913 | 83 |
1914 | 127 |
1915 | 132 |
1916 | 151 |
1917 | 149 |
1918 | 147 |
1919 | 144 |
1920 | 119 |
1921 | 160 |
1922 | 141 |
1923 | 138 |
1924 | 152 |
1925 | 129 |
1926 | 106 |
1927 | 123 |
1928 | 106 |
1929 | 117 |
1930 | 96 |
1931 | 114 |
1932 | 99 |
1933 | 91 |
1934 | 82 |
1935 | 91 |
1936 | 107 |
1937 | 102 |
1938 | 78 |
1939 | 103 |
1940 | 106 |
1941 | 86 |
1942 | 93 |
1943 | 118 |
1944 | 79 |
1945 | 73 |
1946 | 79 |
1947 | 91 |
1948 | 95 |
1949 | 89 |
1950 | 134 |
1951 | 119 |
1952 | 104 |
1953 | 101 |
1954 | 88 |
1955 | 80 |
1956 | 77 |
1957 | 93 |
1958 | 58 |
1959 | 58 |
1960 | 51 |
1961 | 35 |
1962 | 39 |
1963 | 41 |
1964 | 43 |
1965 | 27 |
1966 | 34 |
1967 | 11 |
1968 | 10 |
1969 | 8 |
1970 | 8 |
1971 | 8 |
1972 | 9 |
1973 | 6 |
1974 | 12 |
1975 | 7 |
1976 | 5 |
1978 | 5 |
1979 | 13 |
1980 | 8 |
1981 | 6 |
1982 | 11 |
1984 | 12 |
1985 | 5 |
1987 | 11 |
1988 | 9 |
1989 | 8 |
1990 | 11 |
1991 | 5 |
1992 | 9 |
1995 | 11 |
1996 | 10 |
1997 | 8 |
1998 | 18 |
1999 | 20 |
2000 | 16 |
2001 | 13 |
2002 | 22 |
2003 | 19 |
2004 | 29 |
2005 | 59 |
2006 | 78 |
2007 | 91 |
2008 | 103 |
2009 | 143 |
2010 | 132 |
2011 | 150 |
2012 | 208 |
2013 | 227 |
2014 | 288 |
2015 | 344 |
2016 | 388 |
2017 | 383 |
2018 | 427 |
2019 | 423 |
2020 | 483 |
2021 | 554 |
2022 | 547 |
2023 | 556 |
2024 | 645 |