Clementeen
Feminine name of French origin, diminutive form of Clementine.
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Clementeen. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Clementeen today is around 78 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Clementeen births was 1940 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Clementeen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Clementeen is about 78 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Clementeens were born before 1958.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Clementeen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1940
6 babies that year
Average age
78
years old
1959 SSA rank
#6,412
Tracked since 1940
Popularity
Clementeen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Clementeen from the 1940s through to the 1950s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 11 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Clementeen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Clementeen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Clementeen
The name Clementeen has its roots in the Latin word "clemens," which means "mild," "gentle," or "merciful." Its origins can be traced back to ancient Rome, where it was often used as a surname or cognomen to describe someone's calm and forgiving nature.
During the early years of Christianity, the name gained popularity due to its association with several prominent figures, such as Pope Clement I, who is venerated as a saint and is believed to have been one of the first leaders of the Christian church in Rome. The name also holds significance in the Catholic Church, as it is connected to the virtue of clemency, which is seen as a divine attribute.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Clementeen can be found in the writings of the 4th-century historian Eusebius of Caesarea, who mentioned a Christian martyr named Clementeen who lived during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. However, the details surrounding this individual are scarce, and their story has largely been lost to history.
In the Middle Ages, the name experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in areas where Latin influence was strong, such as Italy and France. During this period, several notable individuals bore the name Clementeen, including Clementeen of Auxerre (c. 680-720), a Frankish abbot and hagiographer, and Clementeen of Tyre (c. 1100-1187), a Crusader and author of a chronicle of the Third Crusade.
As the Renaissance dawned, the name continued to be used across Europe, with several influential figures bearing it. One such individual was Clementeen Janssenius (1585-1638), a Dutch theologian and founder of the Jansenist movement, which sought to reform the Catholic Church from within.
In the 18th century, Clementeen Brentano (1778-1842), a German writer and poet, gained fame for her literary works, which included collections of folk tales and fairy tales. Her writings played a significant role in the Romantic movement and inspired other writers of the time.
Another notable figure was Clementeen von Metternich (1773-1859), an Austrian diplomat and statesman who served as the foreign minister of the Austrian Empire and played a crucial role in shaping the political landscape of Europe in the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars.
While the name Clementeen has seen a decline in popularity in recent times, it continues to hold historical significance and serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and values associated with gentleness, mercy, and forgiveness.
People
Clementeen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Clementeen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Clementeen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Clementeen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Clementeen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Clementeen a common name?
We classify Clementeen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 17 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Clementeen most popular?
The single biggest year for Clementeen was 1940, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Clementeen is about 78 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Clementeen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Clementeen a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Clementeen in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Clementeen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Clementeen in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Clementeen can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Clementeen?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.