Clarabel
A female given name from Latin, of rare usage, variant of Claribel.
Every Clarabel since 1896 — 303 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Clarabel
Clarabel is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1896, 303 American babies have been named Clarabel. Its peak came in 1922, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Clarabel stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Clarabel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1930 | 8 | #3,396 |
| 1925 | 9 | #3,412 |
| 1920 | 11 | #2,934 |
| 1915 | 16 | #1,980 |
| 1910 | 6 | #2,189 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Clarabel mean?
A female given name from Latin, of rare usage, variant of Claribel.
How popular is the name Clarabel in 2025?
Clarabel did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Clarabel?
303 babies have been named Clarabel in the United States since 1896, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Clarabel most popular?
Clarabel peaked in 1922, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Clarabel a boy or girl name?
Clarabel is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Clarabel rising or falling?
Clarabel has been roughly stable over the past decade.