Maryclaire
Every Maryclaire since 1922 — 619 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maryclaire
Maryclaire is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,373 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1922, 619 American babies have been named Maryclaire. Its peak came in 2008, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Maryclaire stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maryclaire year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,373 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,839 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,511 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,871 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,802 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,820 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,217 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,590 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,148 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,234 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,168 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,657 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,627 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,487 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,903 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,767 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,416 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5,890 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,246 |
| 2006 | 13 | #9,089 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,772 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,279 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,483 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,302 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,855 |
| 2000 | 20 | #5,616 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,853 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,944 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,148 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,461 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,979 |
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Famous people named Maryclaire
- Mary-Claire King Biologist · b. 1946
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maryclaire in 2025?
Maryclaire ranked #7,373 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maryclaire?
619 babies have been named Maryclaire in the United States since 1922, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maryclaire most popular?
Maryclaire peaked in 2008, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Maryclaire a boy or girl name?
Maryclaire is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maryclaire rising or falling?
Maryclaire is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Maryclaire?
Well-known people named Maryclaire include Mary-Claire King (biologist).