Maryclare

“Bitterness”

USA origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#9386US 2023

11Births / yr

↑Rising

331All-time births

📅 Since 192500

What does Maryclare mean and where does it come from?

Maryclare combines traditional names Mary and Clare, where 'Mary' originates from the Hebrew מִרְיָם (Miryam) meaning 'bitterness' and 'Clare' comes from the Latin Clara, meaning 'clear' or 'bright'. This combination reflects both a religious significance and a poetic beauty. Popular in Irish and Am

Cultural significance

Maryclare has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in USA-speaking communities, where it reflects values of bitterness.

Peak popularity

Reached #4286 in 1926 — currently #9386 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Maryclare?

Maryclare works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Maryclare Grace

How popular is Maryclare right now?

Rising fast — up 5263 spots — currently #9386 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1925–2023#9386 · Top 6.9%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#9386	11	▲ up 5263 · +83% births
2015	#14649	6	▼ down 1057 · -14% births
2010	#13592	7	▼ down 5204 · -46% births
2005	#8388	13	▲ up 1292 · +63% births
1995	#9680	8	▲ up 689 · +14% births
1990	#10369	7	▼ down 812 · +17% births
1985	#9557	6	▼ down 2809 · +20% births
1960	#6748	5	▼ down 1003
1950	#5745	5	▼ down 25
1925	#5720	5	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Maryclare

Best Year1925Rank #5720

Peak Count13

Average Rank#9383

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1925 - 202310 years

The story of Maryclare

Maryclare entered American naming records in 1925 and has been in use for over 99 years. With 331 total births recorded, Maryclare remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #5720 in 1925, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #9386 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Maryclare in 1926:

Mary Dorothy Betty Helen Margaret

Maryclare by decade

Maryclare peaked in the 1920s. See all 1920s names →

Decade	Births
1920s	12
1950s	22
1960s	40
1970s	11
1980s	23
1990s	78
2000s ★	90
2010s	55

💎Maryclare has only 331 total recorded births since 1925 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Maryclare?

Common

MarMaAre

What names sound and feel like Maryclare?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Maryclare also consider these

Mariclare

American · English/Spanish

Maryclaire

English · Bitterness, clear, bright

Margare

Scotland · Pearl

Maevelynn

USA · a combination of

Maddielyn

USA · A combination of

Maddysen

USA · Son of the

Maclaren

Scotland · son of the

Macelynn

USA · English

Common questions about the name Maryclare

What does the name Maryclare mean?

Maryclare means "Bitterness" — a name rooted in USA tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Maryclare?

Maryclare is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Maryclare have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Maryclare?

Maryclare originates from USA tradition. USA names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

What sibling names go well with Maryclare?

Maryclare pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar USA heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.

Is Maryclare trending right now?

Maryclare is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.