Ace
Latin
“one, unity”
Mostly girls · French feminine version of Clement, Latin
“mild, merciful”
Say it KLEM-un-teenPronunciation may vary by region.
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The story behind the name
Clementine is a French feminine form of Clement with Latin roots, traditionally meaning ‘mild’ or ‘merciful.’ Its meaning connects it with gentleness and mercy, while Clement provides a related masculine form.
A little perspective
Recorded US births over time
| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 456 | 676 |
| 2024 | Girls | 474 | 650 |
| 2023 | Girls | 542 | 557 |
| 2022 | Girls | 559 | 547 |
| 2021 | Girls | 551 | 555 |
| 2020 | Girls | 603 | 483 |
| 2019 | Girls | 686 | 423 |
| 2018 | Girls | 684 | 427 |
| 2017 | Girls | 739 | 383 |
| 2016 | Girls | 734 | 388 |
| 2015 | Girls | 815 | 344 |
| 2014 | Girls | 939 | 288 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
No nicknames are listed yet. The name can stand beautifully on its own.
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