Clemente Boy

Popularity: #900 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationkleh-MEN-tay / klemˈɛnte

Latin; Italian

Meaning

Latin: merciful; Italian: gentle

Historical & Cultural Background

Clemente is derived from the Latin name 'Clemens', which means 'merciful' or 'gentle'. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Italy and among Spanish-speaking populations. It has historical significance due to its association with several saints and popes, notably Pope Clement I. The name is often given in honor of these religious figures.

Trend Summary

Clemente has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Clement
  • Clem

International Variants

  • Clemens (German)
  • Clement (French)
  • Clemente (Spanish)
  • Clemência (Portuguese)

Famous people named Clemente

Clemente Orozco was a prominent Mexican muralist known for his powerful and politically charged artworks.

Clemente Soto Vélez was a Puerto Rican poet and educator, recognized for his contributions to literature.

Clemente de la Cerda was a Spanish nobleman and military leader during the 16th century.

Fictional characters named Clemente

Clemente is a character in the video game 'The Last of Us Part II', known for his role in the storyline.

Clemente is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his humorous antics.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Clemente was first seen in the United States in 1880. Clemente has ranked as high as #1172 nationally, which occurred in 1996, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Clemente has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Clemente (2023)

StateBirthsShare
CA 6
50%
TX 6
50%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18806
19108
191210
19139
191410
191517
191621
191717
191816
191913
192020
192116
192225
192326
192435
192531
192625
192729
192834
192931
193024
193118
193225
193316
193429
193531
193622
193720
193820
193925
194020
194120
194230
194318
194417
194523
194636
194728
194842
194932
195024
195132
195228
195334
195435
195529
195626
195733
195841
195933
196034
196142
196237
196344
196435
196528
196636
196721
196825
196930
197028
197146
197239
197348
197450
197538
197648
197733
197829
197956
198049
198140
198232
198350
198448
198544
198628
198756
198831
198942
199048
199150
199253
199349
199441
199552
199660
199756
199845
199951
200060
200148
200236
200335
200458
200543
200645
200746
200846
200930
201034
201132
201229
201329
201420
201525
201626
201730
201833
201928
202024
202115
202225
202326
202424