Clementine: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced KLEM-en-teen · 3 syllables
Clementine means “merciful”, from French and Latin.
From French Clementine, from Latin Clementina, from Clemens (genitive Clementis), from clemens (“merciful”). By surface analysis, Clement + -ine (feminine suffix). Doublet of Clementina.
- Meaning
- merciful
- Origin
- French, Latin
- Pronunciation
- KLEM-en-teen
- US rank (2025)
- #456
- US babies a year
- about 597 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Clementine?
Clementine was the #456 name in the US in 2025, given to 676 babies. It’s rising: up 145% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #456 |
| England & Wales | #256 |
| Scotland | #636 |
| Northern Ireland | #397 |
| Ireland | #527 |
| France | #427 |
| Canada | #450 |
| Australia | #141 |
How old are people named Clementine?
Half of US adults named Clementine are older than 70; most are between 19 and 89. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Clementine
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Clementine have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Marie-Cecile
- Ariel
- Florent
- Allegra
- Cosima
Names like Clementine
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Josephine
- Eveline
- Stella
- Eloise
- Olive
- Aurelia
- Adelaide
- Estelle
- Eleanor
- Cordelia
- Violet
- Clara
- Magnolia
- Lucille
- Rosalie
- Estella
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Questions about Clementine
What does the name Clementine mean?
Clementine means “merciful”. It comes from French and Latin.
How do you pronounce Clementine?
Clementine is pronounced KLEM-en-teen.
How popular is the name Clementine?
Clementine was the #456 name in the US in 2025, given to 676 babies. It’s rising: up 145% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Clementine?
Half of US adults named Clementine are older than 70. Most are between 19 and 89.