Clemente Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Clemente is a name of Latin origin, derived from 'Clemens', meaning merciful or gentle. It evolved through forms such as Clementius before becoming Clemente. The name is often associated with traits of kindness and compassion and has biblical relevance through its connection to saints. It gained popularity in medieval Europe and remains well-regarded in contemporary culture.
The name Clemente is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Clemente has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Clemente' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1678th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1422nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1328th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1400th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1673rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2558th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4093rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Clemente' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Clemente"
Pronunciation
/klɛˈmɛnteɪ/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Clemente is derived from the Latin name 'Clemens', which means 'merciful' or 'gentle'. It is rooted in the Latin word 'clementia', meaning 'mercy' or 'clemency'.
Meaning
merciful, gentle
Language Evolution
Clemens, Clementius, Clemente
Historical Usage
Clemente gained popularity in medieval Europe, particularly in the Christian tradition, due to the veneration of several saints named Clement, including Pope Clement I in the 1st century.
Variants & Derivatives
Clement, Clem, Clemmy
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Clemente is often associated with kindness and compassion. It has a positive connotation in modern usage, particularly in Latin American cultures.
Famous People
Clemente Rodriguez, Argentine footballer, Roberto Clemente, Puerto Rican baseball player and humanitarian
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Clemente"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Clemente"
"Clemente" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1678th of 7545 | 328 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1422nd of 6773 | 423 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1328th of 7552 | 645 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1400th of 10718 | 604 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1673rd of 16616 | 724 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2558th of 24088 | 694 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4093rd of 23106 | 305 |
Regional Popularity of "Clemente" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
36.60% 866th/2366 |
73.29% 837th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
35.10% 826th/2353 |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
51.77% 1258th/2430 |
30.28% 864th/2853 |
32.68% 907th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
46.83% 1631st/3483 |
27.35% 962nd/3518 |
21.17% 856th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
57.42% 2116th/3685 |
53.68% 2402nd/4475 |
24.32% 1263rd/5194 |
16.37% 1034th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
68.16% 3123rd/4582 |
- |
26.90% 1967th/7313 |
19.88% 1484th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
83.98% 3768th/4487 |
39.93% 2724th/6822 |
38.37% 2408th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Clemente" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Clemente"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Clemente" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.