Claiborne Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Claiborne originates from the Old French name 'Cléber', meaning 'famous' or 'renowned'. It has evolved through various forms, from Cléber to Cliborne and finally to its modern form, Claiborne. The name is associated with traits of nobility and Southern heritage, with no biblical relevance. Its popularity in the United States surged in the 19th century, influenced by notable figures bearing the name.
The name Claiborne is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Claiborne has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Claiborne' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1758th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1883rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2205th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3664th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5289th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9859th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 16846th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 22630th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 33240th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 26286th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Claiborne' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Claiborne"
Pronunciation
/ˈkleɪbɔrn/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Claiborne is derived from the Old French personal name 'Cléber', which means 'famous' or 'renowned'. It was brought to England by the Normans during the 11th century.
Meaning
famous, renowned
Language Evolution
Cléber (Old French), Cliborne (Middle English), Claiborne (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the United States during the 19th century, particularly in the Southern states, likely due to the influence of prominent families and landowners.
Variants & Derivatives
Cliborne, Clayborn, Claiborn
Modern Popularity & Image
Claiborne is perceived as a classic and somewhat aristocratic name, often associated with Southern heritage and affluence.
Famous People
James Claiborne, American politician, William Claiborne, early American colonial administrator, Claiborne Pell, American politician and philanthropist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Claiborne"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Claiborne"
"Claiborne" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1758th of 7545 | 304 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1883rd of 6773 | 272 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2205th of 7552 | 258 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3664th of 10718 | 127 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5289th of 16616 | 132 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 9859th of 24088 | 88 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 16846th of 23106 | 19 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 22630th of 27321 | 11 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 33240th of 35406 | 6 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 26286th of 30306 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Claiborne" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
50.38% 1192nd/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
54.82% 1290th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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53.38% 1523rd/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Claiborne" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Claiborne"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Claiborne" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.