Total births
303
Girls' name · since 1896
Clarabel
Since 1896, U.S. Social Security records show 303 babies named Clarabel, peaking in 1922. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 303
- total births
- 1896–1936
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Clarabel is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 303 have been recorded since 1896.
Social Security Administration records show Clarabel recorded 303 times among girls since 1896, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1896 to 1936.
- 303 total births
- 1896–1936 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
303 girls have been named Clarabel since 1896, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1936.
- 303
- total births
- 1896–1936
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Clarabel was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
22 babies were named Clarabel in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Clarabel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Clarabel's full recorded timeline at 1921, 54% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 46% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1896, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1922 peak of 22 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Clarabel at a glance
Last recorded 1936Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1896
Clarabel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1896–1936
- Peak year (1922)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Clarabel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Clarabel's strongest decade.
129 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Clarabel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 22
1900s
22 births
- 1910s
1910s
101 births
- 1920s
1920s
129 births
- 1930s 46
1930s
46 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 129 births (43% of all-time use).
Clarabel by state
Where Clarabel concentrates geographically, total births since 1896
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 10 | 3.3% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 1.7% |
Ohio share of Clarabel's total US births 3.3%
Even split
10 of 303 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Clarabel? ▼
303 babies have been named Clarabel since 1896. It was last recorded in 1936. The peak year was 1922 with 22 births.
When was Clarabel most popular? ▼
Clarabel was most popular in the 1920s decade with 129 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Clarabel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Clarabel are Ohio (10 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Clarabel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Clarabel since 1896 -- 41 years through the most recent 1936 data.
What names are similar to Clarabel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Clara, Claire, Claudia, Clarissa, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Clarabel's data
- Clarabel's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (129 total births) through the 1930s (46) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Ohio records the most Clarabels (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Clarabel
Nearby Names Like Clarabel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Clarabel
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Claudia Girl
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Clarissa Girl
#1161 40,484 births
Clare Girl
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Compare Clarabel side by side: Clarabel vs Clara Clarabel vs Claire Clarabel vs Claudia
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1896–1936 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Clarabel: Baby Name Since 1896 - 303 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/clarabel. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Clarabel draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.