NAME PROFILE
Clarance
Clarence is derived from the Latin word 'Clarus,' meaning 'bright' or 'clear.' It carries a sense of clarity and nobility, often associated with intelligence and leadership qualities.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,078 |
| Gender | Male (37% / 63%) |
| Peak year | 1926 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 1963 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 23%GA — 22%AL — 19%NC — 18%SC — 18%
Notable People
Clarence Birdseye (Inventor, known for modern frozen food technology) · Clarence Thomas (Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court) · Clarence Weatherspoon (Former NBA player) · Clarence Carter (Soul singer, known for 'Strokin'') · Clarence Gilyard (Actor, known for 'Die Hard' and 'Walker, Texas Ranger')
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