Clementine
From Latin clēmentīnus, from Late Latin Clēmens (“Clement”) (genitive Clēmentis) + -īnus (“of or pertaining to”), from clēmens (“merciful”).
Every Clementine since 1880 — 13,676 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Clementine
Clementine is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #456 in 2025 with 676 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 13,676 American babies have been named Clementine. Its peak came in 2025, when 676 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Clementine stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Clementine year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 676 | #456 |
| 2024 | 650 | #474 |
| 2023 | 557 | #542 |
| 2022 | 547 | #559 |
| 2021 | 555 | #551 |
| 2020 | 483 | #603 |
| 2019 | 423 | #686 |
| 2018 | 427 | #684 |
| 2017 | 383 | #739 |
| 2016 | 388 | #734 |
| 2015 | 344 | #815 |
| 2014 | 288 | #939 |
| 2013 | 227 | #1,086 |
| 2012 | 208 | #1,180 |
| 2011 | 150 | #1,490 |
| 2010 | 132 | #1,629 |
| 2009 | 143 | #1,575 |
| 2008 | 103 | #2,021 |
| 2007 | 91 | #2,184 |
| 2006 | 78 | #2,403 |
| 2005 | 59 | #2,792 |
| 2004 | 29 | #4,622 |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,121 |
| 2002 | 22 | #5,304 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,837 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,557 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,625 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,412 |
| 1985 | 5 | #10,989 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,546 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,298 |
| 1970 | 8 | #5,910 |
| 1965 | 27 | #2,304 |
| 1960 | 51 | #1,565 |
| 1955 | 80 | #1,114 |
| 1950 | 134 | #742 |
| 1945 | 73 | #881 |
| 1940 | 106 | #672 |
| 1935 | 91 | #706 |
| 1930 | 96 | #707 |
| 1925 | 129 | #645 |
| 1920 | 119 | #662 |
| 1915 | 132 | #560 |
| 1910 | 71 | #480 |
| 1905 | 38 | #564 |
| 1900 | 29 | #659 |
| 1895 | 22 | #662 |
| 1890 | 42 | #388 |
| 1885 | 29 | #382 |
| 1880 | 19 | #376 |
Famous people named Clementine
- Clementine Churchill Politician · 1885–1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Clementine mean?
From Latin clēmentīnus, from Late Latin Clēmens (“Clement”) (genitive Clēmentis) + -īnus (“of or pertaining to”), from clēmens (“merciful”).
How popular is the name Clementine in 2025?
Clementine ranked #456 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 676 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Clementine?
13,676 babies have been named Clementine in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Clementine most popular?
Clementine peaked in 2025, when 676 newborns received the name.
Is Clementine a boy or girl name?
Clementine is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Clementine rising or falling?
Clementine is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Clementine?
Well-known people named Clementine include Clementine Churchill (politician).