Clementine Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'mercy' or 'gentleness', Clementine is a sweet and cheerful name of Latin origin.
Meaning of the Name Clementine
Clementine is a feminine given name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Latin name Clementia, meaning 'mercy' or 'gentleness'. The name became popular in the late 19th century and is often associated with the citrus fruit of the same name. Clementine is a sweet, cheerful name that exudes warmth and positivity.
Popularity of the Name Clementine
The popularity for the name Clementine peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 554 births, which ranked number 1,081 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Clementine had the most female births in 2021 with 554, which ranked number 551 out of 17,628 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Clementine has increased sharply over the last ten years from 208 births to 542 births, an increase of 160.58%. Among females, Clementine has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 208 births to 542 births, an increase of 160.58%.
Nationwide Popularity of Clementine
- 20 Year Trend of Clementine: 2363.64%
- 10 Year Trend of Clementine: 160.58%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Clementine: 160.58%
Popularity of Clementine by State
Among females, Clementine was most popular in Western states with 159 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 80 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Clementine. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 142 |
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 853 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 487 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 482 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 80 | 438 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 335 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 551 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 661 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 796 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 270 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 574 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 475 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 442 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 512 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 508 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 597 |
| ME | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 179 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 524 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 690 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 438 |
| MT | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 189 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 670 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 794 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 724 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 538 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 522 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 326 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 531 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 776 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 527 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 56 | 587 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 270 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 851 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 335 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 471 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 318 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Clementine
- Total Births of Clementine: 596 (10.05%)
- Female Births of Clementine: 596 (10.05%)
Given the upward trend of Clementine over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 10.05% increase in total births, for a total of 596 births in 2024. For Females, births for Clementine have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 596 female births in 2024, an increase of 10.05%.