Clarence
girl nameClarence entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #679 in 1880, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#679
peak (1880)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #950 |
| 1890s | #1220 |
| 1900s | #1285 |
| 1910s | #1231 |
| 1920s | #1220 |
| 1930s | #1478 |
| 1940s | #1981 |
| 1950s | #2610 |
| 1960s | #3292 |
| 1970s | #5142 |
| 1980s | #7179 |
| 1990s | #13138 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Clarence are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Clarence alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Clarence in 2025?
- Clarence is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Clarence most popular?
- Clarence peaked in 1880, reaching #679 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Clarence with classmates?
- Clarence will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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