How popular is the name Clarance in 2025?

Clarance is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Clarance most popular?

Clarance peaked in 1882, reaching #399 among US boy names.

Clarance will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Clarance entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #399 in 1882, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#399

peak (1882)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 1,100 people named Clarance are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Clarance alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Clarance in 2025?: Clarance is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Clarance most popular?: Clarance peaked in 1882, reaching #399 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Clarance with classmates?: Clarance will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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