Clearance
boy nameClearance entered the US charts in 1903, peaked at #1130 in 1903, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1903–2025
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rank today
#1130
peak (1903)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1130 |
| 1910s | #2761 |
| 1920s | #1772 |
| 1930s | #1777 |
| 1940s | #2337 |
| 1950s | #3212 |
| 1960s | #3423 |
| 1970s | #3793 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Clearance are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Clearance alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Clearance in 2025?
- Clearance is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Clearance most popular?
- Clearance peaked in 1903, reaching #1130 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Clearance with classmates?
- Clearance will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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