Clarence
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
305,304 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1921 Peak Popularity Year
7,367 Peak Births

Clarence Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Clarence has its origins in Latin, meaning 'bright' or 'clear'. It evolved through various forms, including Clara and Clarens, before becoming popular as Clarence in the 19th century due to its noble associations. The name carries traits of wisdom and dignity, with no direct biblical relevance.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Clarence"

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Pronunciation

/ˈklær.əns/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Clarence is derived from the Latin name 'Clara', which means 'bright' or 'clear'. It was popularized in the 18th century by the title Duke of Clarence.

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Meaning

bright, clear

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Language Evolution

Clara, Clarens, Clarence

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Historical Usage

The name Clarence became popular in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, due to its association with nobility and literature.

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Variants & Derivatives

Clare, Clarence, Clara

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Clarence is viewed as a classic name that has an old-fashioned charm, often associated with wisdom and dignity.

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Famous People

Clarence Thomas, Clarence Birdseye, Clarence Carter

📊 Clarence Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Clarence Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 7,367 peak births in 1921

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in West Virginia

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 12 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Clarence"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Clarence"

"Clarence" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 26th of 7545 116,063
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 50th of 6773 75,998
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 121st of 7552 54,234
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 207th of 10718 18,953
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 360th of 16616 10,016
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 753rd of 24088 4,200
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 1245th of 23106 1,837
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1265th of 9107 653
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1492nd of 9204 499
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 2677th of 12526 342
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 4342nd of 19264 214
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 11400th of 27321 75

Regional Popularity of "Clarence" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
1.69%
24th/1416
3.92%
54th/1379
0.76%
18th/2366
3.15%
36th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
3.43%
53rd/1546
4.88%
76th/1556
1.36%
32nd/2353
5.62%
87th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
6.38%
142nd/2227
5.64%
137th/2430
2.77%
79th/2853
6.92%
192nd/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
7.35%
216th/2937
6.89%
240th/3483
4.24%
149th/3518
8.14%
329th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
9.04%
333rd/3685
9.01%
403rd/4475
5.35%
278th/5194
8.39%
530th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
15.54%
712th/4582
18.03%
931st/5164
8.77%
641st/7313
15.45%
1153rd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
27.26%
1086th/3984
34.79%
1561st/4487
17.34%
1183rd/6822
28.25%
1773rd/6276

Regional Popularity of "Clarence" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
88.77%
1257th/1416
- 70.16%
1660th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
82.15%
1270th/1546
- 80.20%
1887th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 85.94%
2452nd/2853
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Clarence"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Clarence" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Clarence" in the United States

The name Clarence is most popular in West Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Clarence has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Clarence' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 26th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 50th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 121st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 207th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 360th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 753rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1245th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1265th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1492nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2677th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4342nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11400th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Clarence' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Clarence name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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