Clementine is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #8282 in 1996 with 10 recorded births. This places Clementine in the bottom 48% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 676 births ranking #456. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 175,296 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.