Clementine
Clementine is a girls' name of French origin meaning “mild, merciful.” It ranked #456 in the United States in 2025. Clementine comes from the Latin 'clemens' meaning 'merciful.'
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how do you pronounce Clementine?
KLEM-en-teen
where does the name Clementine come from?
The French feminine form of Clement, from the Latin Clemens, merciful.
It evokes the folk song 'Oh My Darling, Clementine' and has been revived by the vintage name trend, along with its citrus-fruit charm.
how popular is this name?
Clementine has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 86 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 60. It peaked at #360 in 1882, and ranked #456 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #456 |
| 2024 | #474 |
| 2023 | #542 |
| 2022 | #559 |
| 2021 | #551 |
| 2020 | #601 |
| 2019 | #685 |
| 2018 | #684 |
| 2017 | #739 |
| 2016 | #734 |
| 1950 | #742 |
| 1940 | #672 |
| 1930 | #706 |
| 1920 | #662 |
| 1910 | #480 |
| 1900 | #656 |
| 1890 | #384 |
| 1882 | #360 |
| 1880 | #375 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Clementine fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Clementine
It came into use in English-speaking countries in the 19th century. In America it is linked with the folk ballad Oh My Darling, Clementine, and with the citrus fruit, named after Clément Rodier, the French missionary who first found and propagated the variety in Algeria.
who are famous people named Clementine?
- Clementine Churchill (wife of Winston Churchill)
- Clementine (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind character)
- Clementine Ford (Australian author)
what are the nicknames and variants of Clementine?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Clementine?
what names go well with Clementine?
Sibling names that share Clementine's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Clementine
What does the name Clementine mean?
Clementine means “mild, merciful”.
What is the origin of the name Clementine?
Clementine comes from the French naming tradition. Related forms include Clémentine.
How popular is the name Clementine?
Clementine ranked #456 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1882, at #360, and it has spent 86 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Clementine a boy or girl name?
Clementine is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Clementine?
Clementine is pronounced KLEM-en-teen, with 3 syllables.
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