Rising since 1993, #456 for girls today.
Popularity of Clementine since 1880
Babies named Clementine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 203 |
| 1890s | 305 |
| 1900s | 377 |
| 1910s | 1,171 |
| 1920s | 1,291 |
| 1930s | 963 |
| 1940s | 909 |
| 1950s | 912 |
| 1960s | 299 |
| 1970s | 73 |
| 1980s | 70 |
| 1990s | 92 |
| 2000s | 573 |
| 2010s | 2,970 |
| 2020s | 3,468 |
Meaning & origin
Clementine has been in consistent though modest use since 1880, the first year of Social Security data. It peaked in 2025 at rank 456, with about 1 in 2,378 girls receiving the name. The name has been on a rising trajectory since 1993. Its distinctively sweet sound and connection to the citrus fruit make it a charming choice. It is particularly favored in Alaska, Montana, and Idaho. Clementine strikes a balance between vintage charm and modern freshness.
Clementine is a feminine form of Clement, from the Latin 'clemens' meaning 'merciful, gentle'. It has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century, though it was never extremely common. The name experienced a gentle revival in the early 21st century, and the fruit of the same name (a hybrid of a mandarin and sweet orange) has also contributed to its modern appeal.
Where Clementine is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Clementine” around the world
Where Clementine lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
120
babies in 2024
Ireland
6
babies in 2025
New Zealand
11
babies in 2025
Quebec
7
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Clem, Clemmie, Tina
Variants: Clementina
Sibling names for Clementine
Names that share Clementine's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Beatrice, Florence, Hazel, Iris, Juliet, Celestine, Felicitas, Hortense, Juniper, Magnolia, Marceline, Mathilda, Matilda, Augustina, Tallulah, Adeleine, Americus, Darling, Florentine, Georgena, Leontine, Talulah, Victorine, Climmie, Emmalou, Holiday, Magdalynn, Seraphim, Serenidy, Tangy, Amabel, Arsenia, Georgenia
Brothers: Felix, Hugo, Jasper, Oscar, Simon, Augustine, Rupert, Shepherd, Valentine, Dashiell, Dijon, Tex, Wilder, Herald, Pius, Theophil, Theopolis, Antonin, Erasmus
