Total births
254
Girls' name · since 1908
Clorine
Since 1908, U.S. Social Security records show 254 babies named Clorine, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 254
- total births
- 1908–1966
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
254 girls have been named Clorine since 1908, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Clorine recorded 254 times among girls since 1908, 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 1908 to 1966.
- 254 total births
- 1908–1966 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
254 girls have been named Clorine since 1908, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1966.
- 254
- total births
- 1908–1966
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Clorine was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
17 babies were named Clorine in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Clorine's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Clorine's SSA record in two at 1926 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1908, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1920 peak of 17, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Clorine at a glance
Last recorded 1966Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1908
Clorine popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1908–1966
- Peak year (1920)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 59 years of records
Clorine by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Clorine's strongest decade.
112 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Clorine births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
66 births
- 1920s
1920s
112 births
- 1930s
1930s
60 births
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 112 births (44% of all-time use).
Clorine by state
Where Clorine concentrates geographically, total births since 1908
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 5 | 2.0% |
South Carolina share of Clorine's total US births 2.0%
5 of 254 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Clorine? ▼
Clorine has been given to 254 babies in the U.S. since 1908, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1966. 17 babies were born in 1920, its single highest year.
When was Clorine most popular? ▼
Clorine was most popular in the 1920s decade with 112 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Clorine most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Clorine are South Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Clorine been used? ▼
Records for Clorine go back to 1908, giving 59 years of history through 1966.
What names are similar to Clorine? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Clover, Cloe, Cloey, Clora, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Clorine's data
- Clorine's decade-level peak was the 1920s (112 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- South Carolina records the most Clorines (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South 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 Clorine
Nearby Names Like Clorine
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Clorine
Clover Girl
#617 5,640 births
Cloe Girl
#2782 3,922 births
Cloey Girl
#12241 1,918 births
Clora Girl
1,800 births
Clorinda Girl
1,310 births
Compare Clorine side by side: Clorine vs Clover Clorine vs Cloe Clorine vs Cloey
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, 1908–1966 (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. "Clorine: Baby Name Since 1908 - 254 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/clorine. 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 Clorine 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.