Claiborne
Claiborne is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Boundary near the clay, or clay-soil brook.
Origin and history
Claiborne is an English surname and place name traditionally used as a given name in the United States. Derived from Old English roots, it originally described a stream or brook flowing through clay soil. Though historically prominent in the American South, it remains a rare choice today.
Popularity in the United States
1,210 babies in the United States have been named Claiborne since 1880. It ranks #3488 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1916.
States where it is most popular
- LA (52.2 %)
- VA (35.2 %)
- NC (12.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 23 |
| 1910-1920 | 132 |
| 1920-1930 | 194 |
| 1930-1940 | 139 |
| 1940-1950 | 150 |
| 1950-1960 | 142 |
| 1960-1970 | 97 |
| 1970-1980 | 76 |
| 1980-1990 | 84 |
| 1990-2000 | 84 |
| 2000-2010 | 47 |
| 2010-2019 | 21 |
| 2020-2029 | 11 |
Famous people named Claiborne
- Claiborne Pell: Politician, Statesman
Fun facts
- The name derives from Old English words meaning 'clay' and 'burna' (stream or brook).
- It has been used as a distinguished given name in the American South since the 18th century.