Clementine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Clementine is a name with Latin origins, meaning 'merciful' or 'gentle'. It evolved from Clemens to Clementina and finally to Clementine. The name is associated with positive traits of kindness and warmth and has biblical relevance through Saint Clement. Its popularity surged in the 19th century, and it is recognized today as a vintage yet charming name.
The name Clementine is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West 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, Clementine has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Clementine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 592nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 737th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1173rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5007th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9318th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2471st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 667th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Clementine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Clementine"
Pronunciation
/ˈklɛmənˌtiːn/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Clementine is derived from the Latin name 'Clemens', which means 'merciful' or 'gentle'. The feminine form, Clementina, became popular in various cultures.
Meaning
merciful, gentle
Language Evolution
Clemens (Latin), Clementina (Italian), Clementine (French/English)
Biblical Background
The name has connections to Saint Clement, an early pope in the Christian church, which adds a religious significance.
Historical Usage
Clementine gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, partly due to its usage in literature and the arts.
Variants & Derivatives
Clement, Clementina, Clem, Clemmy
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Clementine is perceived as a charming and vintage name, often associated with warmth and kindness.
Famous People
Clementine Churchill, the wife of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, Clementine Paddleford, an American food journalist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Clementine"
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 "Clementine"
"Clementine" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 592nd of 9107 | 2,587 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 737th of 9204 | 1,741 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1173rd of 12526 | 1,475 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5007th of 19264 | 171 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 9318th of 27321 | 108 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2471st of 35406 | 1,109 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 667th of 30306 | 5,265 |
Regional Popularity of "Clementine" 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 "Clementine" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
38.28% 542nd/1416 |
28.14% 388th/1379 |
31.40% 743rd/2366 |
100.00% 1142nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
53.82% 832nd/1546 |
40.36% 628th/1556 |
26.26% 618th/2353 |
100.00% 1547th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
62.06% 1508th/2430 |
26.15% 746th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
82.72% 2910th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
54.76% 2509th/4582 |
37.86% 1955th/5164 |
42.10% 3079th/7313 |
23.64% 1764th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
16.62% 662nd/3984 |
16.78% 753rd/4487 |
11.58% 790th/6822 |
8.00% 502nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Clementine"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Clementine" 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.