Total births
1,659
Girls' name · since 1900
Clarine
Since 1900, U.S. Social Security records show 1,659 babies named Clarine, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,659
- total births
- 1900–1975
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Clarine sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,659 recorded since 1900.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Clarine has been recorded 1,659 times among girls since 1900, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1900 to 1975.
- 1,659 total births
- 1900–1975 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,659 girls have been named Clarine since 1900, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1975.
- 1,659
- total births
- 1900–1975
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Clarine was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
63 babies were named Clarine in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Clarine's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Clarine's SSA record in two at 1936 and the more recent half accounts for 34% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 66%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1900, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1923 peak of 63, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Clarine at a glance
Last recorded 1975Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1900
Clarine popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1900–1975
- Peak year (1923)
- 63
- Annual births at peak, across 76 years of records
Clarine by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Clarine's strongest decade.
527 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Clarine births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 40
1900s
40 births
- 1910s
1910s
278 births
- 1920s
1920s
527 births
- 1930s
1930s
371 births
- 1940s
1940s
233 births
- 1950s 151
1950s
151 births
- 1960s 51
1960s
51 births
- 1970s 8
1970s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 527 births (32% of all-time use).
How Clarine compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Clarine's total volume
Clarine vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Clarine by state
Where Clarine concentrates geographically, total births since 1900
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 140 | 8.4% |
| #2 | Kentucky | | 50 | 3.0% |
| #3 | Virginia | | 43 | 2.6% |
| #4 | Texas | | 38 | 2.3% |
| #5 | Minnesota | | 18 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Alabama | | 14 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.3% |
North Carolina share of Clarine's total US births 8.4%
Even split
140 of 1,659 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Clarine appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Clarine? ▼
1,659 babies have been named Clarine since 1900. It was last recorded in 1975. The peak year was 1923 with 63 births.
When was Clarine most popular? ▼
Clarine was most popular in the 1920s decade with 527 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Clarine most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Clarine are North Carolina (140 births), Kentucky (50 births), Virginia (43 births).
How long has the name Clarine been used? ▼
Records for Clarine go back to 1900, giving 76 years of history through 1975.
What names are similar to Clarine? ▼
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 Clarine's data
- Clarine's decade-level peak was the 1920s (527 total births); usage has since declined to 8 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Clarines (140 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Clarine
Nearby Names Like Clarine
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Clarine
Clara Girl
#78 300,524 births
Claire Girl
#67 211,919 births
Claudia Girl
#1086 128,318 births
Clarissa Girl
#1161 40,484 births
Clare Girl
#948 31,456 births
Compare Clarine side by side: Clarine vs Clara Clarine vs Claire Clarine vs Claudia
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1900–1975 (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. "Clarine: Baby Name Since 1900 - 1,659 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/clarine. 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 Clarine 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 July 2026.