Clementina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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"
Pronunciation
/klɛmənˈtiːnə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Clementina is derived from the Latin name 'Clemens,' which means 'merciful' or 'gentle.' It is the feminine form of Clement.
Meaning
merciful, gentle
Language Evolution
Clemens (Latin), Clementina (Medieval Latin), Clementina (Italian)
Historical Usage
Clementina gained popularity in the 19th century, especially in Italy and among English speakers influenced by Italian culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Clementine, Clem, Clemmy
Modern Popularity & Image
Clementina is seen as a vintage and elegant name, often associated with kindness and warmth.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
41.84% 577th/1379 |
82.46% 1951st/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
63.05% 981st/1556 |
66.47% 1564th/2353 |
- |
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.