Girl · #472 in 2026

Clementine

Clémentine or Clementine is a French feminine form of Clement. The name has been in use in English-speaking countries since the 19th century.

Current Rank
#472
Peak Rank
#360 (2026)
Total Babies
14K
5-Yr Trend
+34%
1880
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#360
Peak Rank
14K
Total Count
142
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Clementine

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Clémentine or Clementine is a French feminine form of Clement. The name has been in use in English-speaking countries since the 19th century.

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The Story of Clementine

Clementine first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1880, with 19 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 654 Clementines were born — ranking #472 that year. As of 2026, Clementine ranks #472 for baby girls with 654 births, rising sharply (+34% over the past five years). In total, more than 14K Clementines have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Clementine

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Princess Clémentine of Belgium (1872–1955)
  • Princess Clémentine of Orléans (1817–1907)

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Names that sound like Clementine

Phonetically similar names — useful when Clementine is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Clementine

What does the name Clementine mean?
Clémentine or Clementine is a French feminine form of Clement. The name has been in use in English-speaking countries since the 19th century.
How popular is Clementine in 2026?
In 2026, Clementine ranks #472 among girls' names in the U.S., with 654 babies given the name that year.
When was Clementine most popular?
Clementine reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #360 that year with 654 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Clementine most popular?
Clementine has historically been most popular in Oregon, Alaska, Maine. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Clementine.
Is Clementine a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Clementine is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Clementine?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Clementine include Lilian, Rilla, Rhea. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Clementine

Clementine is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 14K births in the dataset. Clementine's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #360. Use the chart and map above to compare Clementine's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.