Holding steady.
Popularity of Clarene since 1909
Babies named Clarene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 62 |
| 1920s | 150 |
| 1930s | 203 |
| 1940s | 182 |
| 1950s | 88 |
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Clarene first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1909, but its most notable period was the 1930s, when it reached its peak rank in 1937. Since then, its usage has been stable but very rare, never re-entering the top 1000. The name carries the classic meaning 'bright' or 'clear', inherited from its root Claire, and offers a distinctive alternative to more common variants.
Clarene is a feminine given name that emerged as a variant of Claire, itself derived from the Latin 'clarus' meaning 'bright' or 'clear'. It was most popular in the early 20th century, peaking in the 1930s, and has since declined in use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Clara, Clare
Sibling names for Clarene
Names that share Clarene's style, for a brother or sister.
