Hannah Girl
HA-nuh
“grace, favor” · Hebrew
#56
Clementine
GirlFrench, Latin· “merciful, gentle”
- Meaning
- merciful, gentle
- Origin
- French, Latin
- Pronunciation
- KLEH-muhn-tyne
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #456
- US babies 2025
- 676
- Best rank
- #363 (1882)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Clementine
Clementine is a French and Latin name that means “merciful, gentle”.
Clementine is the French feminine form of Clement, from the Latin clemens, merciful or gentle. Clement was the name of several popes, including Clement of Rome, one of the earliest bishops of Rome. The American folk song Oh My Darling, Clementine made the name familiar, and the small citrus fruit called a clementine adds a sunny, cheerful association. Clementine Churchill, wife of Winston Churchill, is a well-known bearer. The name is vintage, whimsical and charming, and Clem, Clemmie and Tina are possible nicknames. It is often said KLEH-muhn-teen as well.
Popularity over time
Clementine has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 86 different years. Its best national rank was #363 in 1882, and the most babies received it in 2025, when 676 were named Clementine. In 2025, 676 babies were named Clementine, and it ranked #456 nationally. That is 96% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #662 in 1920, #742 in 1950, #7,546 in 1980, #6,557 in 2000, #1,629 in 2010, and #456 in 2025. Of the 13,676 US girls named Clementine since records began, 25% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 2,970 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Amirah, Kataleya, Calliope, Emmy, and Jaylani.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Clementine ranked highest in Montana, Alaska, and Washington.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | #124 | 8 |
| Alaska | #147 | 5 |
| Washington | #240 | 30 |
| Idaho | #255 | 9 |
| Arkansas | #276 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Clementine is usually pronounced KLEH-muhn-tyne, with three syllables. It has ten letters, starts with C and ends in “-ne”.
Middle names for Clementine
A few middle names that flow with Clementine: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Clementine
Similar names
Vivienne Girl
VIH-vee-ehn
“alive” · French
#172
Marceline Girl
mahr-suh-LEEN
“from Marcellinus; little Marcus” · French
#424
Adaline Girl
AD-uh-lyn
“noble” · Germanic
#208
Celine Girl
suh-LEEN
“possibly heavenly” · French
#207
Adrienne Girl
AY-dree-ehn
“from Hadria” · French
#1,673
Emmeline Girl
EH-muh-leen
“work” · Germanic
#922
Caroline Girl
KAIR-uh-lyn
“free man” · French
#96
Adeline Girl
A-duh-lyn
“noble” · French
#59
Juliette Girl
joo-lee-ET
“youthful” · French
#110
Jacqueline Girl
JAK-wuh-lin
“feminine of Jacques; supplanter” · French
#558
Remi Girl
REM-ee
“oarsman” · French
#145
Madeleine Girl
MAD-uh-lin
“woman from Magdala” · French
#455
Lists that include Clementine
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Clementine mean?
Clementine is a French and Latin name that means “merciful, gentle”.
What is the origin of the name Clementine?
Clementine has French and Latin roots. Clementine is the French feminine form of Clement, from the Latin clemens, merciful or gentle.
Is Clementine a popular name?
Yes. Clementine ranked #456 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Clementine a boy or girl name?
Clementine is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Clementine?
Clementine is usually pronounced KLEH-muhn-tyne. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings