Clementine is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #928 in 1999 with 23 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 290 births ranking #175. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 32.4%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 12,248 girls born was named Clementine. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Clementine is a richly charming vintage name meaning merciful or gentle. It feels literary, fruity, and unexpectedly stylish.
The name has saintly and historical roots but also benefits from later associations with the fruit and the folk song. That layered identity gives it real personality in modern use.