Clementine
Girl name · English · French · Latin
Meaningmerciful · French
- US rank
- #456
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #360 in 1882
676 babies were named Clementine in the US in 2025. It has climbed 145 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Clementine you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,378 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Clementine, 676 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Clementine would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryClementine has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Clementines, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 1882, when it reached #360.
- Then vs nowClementine is 48× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 113,636 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 2,378.
- TrendClementine has climbed 145 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #456. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedClementine is most popular in Montana, where it ranks #122, followed by Alaska (#134) and Washington (#239). It's in the top 1,000 in 36 states.
- MeaningIn French, Clementine means “merciful”. Our records link it to English, French and Latin roots.
About the name Clementine
Clementine is a girl name of English, French and Latin origin meaning “merciful”. It has 10 letters and 3 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ine”. US birth records list Clementine for girls from 1880 to 2025, in 141 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1882, when it ranked #360 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #456, with 676 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 155 | 6,434 girls |
| 1890s | 139 | 7,216 girls |
| 1900s | 129 | 7,745 girls |
| 1910s | 150 | 6,670 girls |
| 1920s | 108 | 9,277 girls |
| 1930s | 90 | 11,061 girls |
| 1940s | 64 | 15,569 girls |
| 1950s | 48 | 20,760 girls |
| 1960s | 16 | 62,814 girls |
| 1970s | 4.7 | 211,864 girls |
| 1980s | 4.1 | 246,305 girls |
| 1990s | 5.2 | 194,175 girls |
| 2000s | 31 | 32,584 girls |
| 2010s | 170 | 5,866 girls |
| 2020s | 357 | 2,805 girls |
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Questions about the name Clementine
What does the name Clementine mean?
Clementine means “merciful” in French.
What is the origin of the name Clementine?
Clementine has English, French, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Clementine a boy or girl name?
Clementine is a girl name.
How popular is the name Clementine?
Clementine ranked #456 for US girls in 2025, given to 676 babies. Its best year was 1882 (#360).