Holding steady.
Popularity of Clarabel since 1896
Babies named Clarabel per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Clarabel's real moment was 1903.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 22 |
| 1910s | 101 |
| 1920s | 129 |
| 1930s | 46 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Clarabel is a compound name that enjoyed its greatest popularity in the early 20th century, with its peak year in 1903. It is formed from the popular elements Clara and Belle, reflecting a Victorian trend for elaborate feminine name creations. The name has remained stable in its rarity, with no recent ranking data available for 2025. As a combination of two well-known names, Clarabel carries a meaning of 'clear' and 'beautiful' without being tied to a specific historical or cultural figure.
Clarabel is a compound name formed from Clara (from Latin clarus, meaning "clear, bright, famous") and Belle (from French belle, meaning "beautiful"). It emerged in the late 19th century as part of the Victorian fashion for elaborate feminine names with multiple elements. The name saw its peak year in 1903 and has since become relatively rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Clara, Belle, Clary, Clari
Variants: Clarabelle, Claribel, Clarabella
Sibling names for Clarabel
Names that share Clarabel's style, for a brother or sister.
