Claribel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Claribel has its roots in Latin, combining the meanings of 'clear' and 'beautiful'. It has evolved through historical forms such as Clara and is associated with traits of elegance and charm. There is no biblical relevance to the name, and it gained popularity in the 19th century through literature. Today, it is perceived as a unique and stylish name, with notable figures bearing the name in literature and the arts.

The name Claribel is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. 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, Claribel has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Claribel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1074th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2877th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5581st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2965th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2400th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6050th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7223rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Claribel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Claribel"

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Pronunciation

/ˈklærɪbɛl/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Claribel is derived from the Latin words 'clarus' meaning 'clear' or 'bright' and 'bella' meaning 'beautiful'.

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Meaning

Bright and beautiful

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Language Evolution

Claribel (modern usage), Clara (Latin), Bellus (Latin)

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Historical Usage

Claribel gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in literature and arts, often used to convey an image of beauty and clarity.

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Variants & Derivatives

Clara, Belle, Clarice

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Claribel is seen as a unique and elegant name with a vintage charm, appealing to parents looking for classic yet uncommon names.

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Famous People

Claribel Alegría - Nicaraguan author, Claribel Cone - American artist

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Claribel"

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 "Claribel"

"Claribel" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1074th of 9107 842
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 2877th of 9204 178
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 5581st of 12526 90
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 2965th of 19264 383
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 2400th of 27321 772
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 6050th of 35406 321
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 7223rd of 30306 192

Regional Popularity of "Claribel" by Generation for Male 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)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Claribel" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
51.62%
731st/1416
64.61%
891st/1379
93.32%
2208th/2366
100.00%
1142nd/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
100.00%
1546th/1546
100.00%
1556th/1556
- -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- 61.93%
1505th/2430
- -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
100.00%
2937th/2937
32.62%
1136th/3483
- 58.73%
2375th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
56.66%
2088th/3685
30.30%
1356th/4475
46.09%
2394th/5194
27.39%
1730th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- 70.45%
3638th/5164
100.00%
7313th/7313
52.26%
3900th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - 100.00%
6822nd/6822
63.62%
3993rd/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Claribel"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Claribel" 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.