Clementine

Clementine is a girl's name of English origin meaning “Clement and of or pertaining to.” In 2024 it was given to 645 girls in the United States.

Clementine at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“Clement and of or pertaining to”
Pronunciation
/ˈklɛməntaɪn/

About the name Clementine

Clementine belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “Clement and of or pertaining to” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Clementine first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #363 in 1882, and in 2024 645 babies received the name — 12,993 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Clementine in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#363 in 1882
Peak year
2024
Babies named Clementine in 2024
645
Total since 1880
12,993

Clementine in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#175 in 2021
Babies named Clementine in 2025
270
Total since 1996
3,302

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Clementine mean?

Clementine means “Clement and of or pertaining to” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Clementine a boy or girl name?

Clementine is a girl name. In 2024, 645 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Clementine?

Clementine comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Clementine?

Clementine first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #363 in 1882, and 645 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Clementine?

Clementine is pronounced /ˈklɛməntaɪn/ (IPA).

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