Clemente Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkleh-MEN-tay / klemˈɛnteLatin; 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.
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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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 6 | |
TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 6 |
1910 | 8 |
1912 | 10 |
1913 | 9 |
1914 | 10 |
1915 | 17 |
1916 | 21 |
1917 | 17 |
1918 | 16 |
1919 | 13 |
1920 | 20 |
1921 | 16 |
1922 | 25 |
1923 | 26 |
1924 | 35 |
1925 | 31 |
1926 | 25 |
1927 | 29 |
1928 | 34 |
1929 | 31 |
1930 | 24 |
1931 | 18 |
1932 | 25 |
1933 | 16 |
1934 | 29 |
1935 | 31 |
1936 | 22 |
1937 | 20 |
1938 | 20 |
1939 | 25 |
1940 | 20 |
1941 | 20 |
1942 | 30 |
1943 | 18 |
1944 | 17 |
1945 | 23 |
1946 | 36 |
1947 | 28 |
1948 | 42 |
1949 | 32 |
1950 | 24 |
1951 | 32 |
1952 | 28 |
1953 | 34 |
1954 | 35 |
1955 | 29 |
1956 | 26 |
1957 | 33 |
1958 | 41 |
1959 | 33 |
1960 | 34 |
1961 | 42 |
1962 | 37 |
1963 | 44 |
1964 | 35 |
1965 | 28 |
1966 | 36 |
1967 | 21 |
1968 | 25 |
1969 | 30 |
1970 | 28 |
1971 | 46 |
1972 | 39 |
1973 | 48 |
1974 | 50 |
1975 | 38 |
1976 | 48 |
1977 | 33 |
1978 | 29 |
1979 | 56 |
1980 | 49 |
1981 | 40 |
1982 | 32 |
1983 | 50 |
1984 | 48 |
1985 | 44 |
1986 | 28 |
1987 | 56 |
1988 | 31 |
1989 | 42 |
1990 | 48 |
1991 | 50 |
1992 | 53 |
1993 | 49 |
1994 | 41 |
1995 | 52 |
1996 | 60 |
1997 | 56 |
1998 | 45 |
1999 | 51 |
2000 | 60 |
2001 | 48 |
2002 | 36 |
2003 | 35 |
2004 | 58 |
2005 | 43 |
2006 | 45 |
2007 | 46 |
2008 | 46 |
2009 | 30 |
2010 | 34 |
2011 | 32 |
2012 | 29 |
2013 | 29 |
2014 | 20 |
2015 | 25 |
2016 | 26 |
2017 | 30 |
2018 | 33 |
2019 | 28 |
2020 | 24 |
2021 | 15 |
2022 | 25 |
2023 | 26 |
2024 | 24 |