Claribel
Claribel is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Bright and beautiful.
Origin and history
Claribel is a compound name combining Clara, meaning bright or clear, with the suffix bel, associated with beauty. It emerged in English literature, notably used by Shakespeare and Tennyson. In the United States, it remains a rare vintage choice with steady, modest usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,977 babies in the United States have been named Claribel since 1880. It ranks #3250 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2013.
States where it is most popular
- NY (40.1 %)
- CA (27.5 %)
- TX (9.1 %)
- IL (7.6 %)
- OH (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 51 |
| 1890-1900 | 126 |
| 1900-1910 | 171 |
| 1910-1920 | 367 |
| 1920-1930 | 371 |
| 1930-1940 | 125 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 27 |
| 1960-1970 | 155 |
| 1970-1980 | 269 |
| 1980-1990 | 451 |
| 1990-2000 | 427 |
| 2000-2010 | 192 |
| 2010-2019 | 157 |
| 2020-2029 | 88 |
Famous people named Claribel
- Claribel Cone: Physician, Art Collector
Nicknames
Clari, Claire, Bella, Belle
Fun facts
- William Shakespeare used the name Claribel for the daughter of King Alonso of Naples in his play The Tempest.
- Alfred, Lord Tennyson wrote an early poem titled Claribel, cementing its place in 19th-century English literature.