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Claiborne

♂ Boy

Pronounced KLAY-born /ˈkleɪ.bɔrn/Medium

Meaning: From the English surname Claiborne (Clayborne), likely 'from the clay-bank brook or stream' (clay + Old English 'burna', 'stream'). A Southern-flavored surname-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A stately surname-name: Claiborne means 'from the clay-bank brook' (said 'KLAY-born'). A Southern-flavored pick.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname Claiborne (Clayborne), likely 'from the clay-bank brook or stream' (clay + Old English 'burna', 'stream'). A Southern-flavored surname-name.
U.S. rank (2024)#12645 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1918
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,210

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191818892024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Claiborne is an English surname, likely 'from the clay-bank brook' (clay plus Old English 'burna', 'stream'). Long established in the American South as both a surname and given name, it carries a courtly, heritage ring (said 'KLAY-born').

As a first name it appears rarely in the U.S. Surname-style and stately.

Did you know? Claiborne is an English surname meaning 'from the clay-bank brook' — a courtly, Southern-flavored name (think designer Liz Claiborne, said 'KLAY-born').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Claiborne — English surname, 'from the clay-bank brook'

Variations

ClayborneClaibornClaybourne

Nicknames

ClayBourne

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Claiborne mean?

Claiborne is an English surname meaning 'from the clay-bank brook or stream'.

How do you pronounce Claiborne?

It's said KLAY-born /ˈkleɪ.bɔrn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Claiborne a boy or girl name?

Claiborne is a boy's name.

How popular is Claiborne?

Claiborne is a rare given name in the U.S.

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