Clementina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Clementina is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'merciful' or 'gentle.' It evolved from the Latin 'Clemens' and has seen various forms throughout history. The name is often associated with traits of kindness and grace. It does not have specific biblical relevance, but it gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in Italian and English-speaking cultures. Notable figures with this name include artists and photographers, contributing to its vintage charm.

The name Clementina is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Clementina has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Clementina' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1323rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1963rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3558th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5122nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8891st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13305th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9333rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Clementina' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Clementina"

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Pronunciation

/klɛmənˈtiːnə/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Clementina is derived from the Latin name 'Clemens,' which means 'merciful' or 'gentle.' It is the feminine form of Clement.

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Meaning

merciful, gentle

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Language Evolution

Clemens (Latin), Clementina (Medieval Latin), Clementina (Italian)

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Historical Usage

Clementina gained popularity in the 19th century, especially in Italy and among English speakers influenced by Italian culture.

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Variants & Derivatives

Clementine, Clem, Clemmy

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Modern Popularity & Image

Clementina is seen as a vintage and elegant name, often associated with kindness and warmth.

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Famous People

Clementina Butler, British artist, Clementina Hawarden, Victorian photographer

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Clementina"

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 "Clementina"

"Clementina" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1323rd of 9107 614
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1963rd of 9204 327
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 3558th of 12526 217
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 5122nd of 19264 165
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 8891st of 27321 117
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 13305th of 35406 98
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 9333rd of 30306 132

Regional Popularity of "Clementina" by Generation for Male 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)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Clementina" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- 41.84%
577th/1379
82.46%
1951st/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 63.05%
981st/1556
66.47%
1564th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 72.77%
2076th/2853
81.08%
2250th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- 100.00%
3483rd/3483
100.00%
3518th/3518
74.26%
3003rd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - 75.86%
4792nd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - 100.00%
7463rd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - 74.63%
5091st/6822
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State-by-State Popularity of "Clementina"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Clementina" 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.