Clarence: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A luminous spirit shining with clarity and grace.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1322
- Peak
- #17 in 1885
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Clarence Means
Clarence is a boy name of English origin. A luminous spirit shining with clarity and grace.
How Popular Clarence Is
Clarence currently ranks #1322 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #17 in 1885. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Clarence
- Clarence reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #17 in 1885.
- Once a top name, Clarence has become less common in recent decades, giving it a distinctive vintage appeal.
- Clarence has been a top 100 name across 168+ years of American history.
- Clarence is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Clarence
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Clarence
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Clarence.
Questions About Clarence
What does Clarence mean?
Clarence is a boy name of English origin. A luminous spirit shining with clarity and grace.
How popular is Clarence?
Clarence currently ranks #1322 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #17 in 1885. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Clarence come from?
Clarence comes from English roots. Clarence reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #17 in 1885.
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