NAME PROFILE

Clarisse

A combination of the names Jo and Ann, literally meaning 'God is gracious' and 'grace'; it characterizes a person who is both spirited and deeply compassionate, embodying a sense of reliable warmth.

Key Stats

Total births1,701
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year2002
Peak generationGen Z
First recorded1927
Most recent2025
Syllables3
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 72%NY — 12%TX — 8%FL — 5%MA — 2%

Notable People

JoAnn Falletta (Music Director and Conductor) · Jo Ann Harris (Actress known for 'The Beguiled') · JoAnn Worley (Comedienne, 'Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In') · JoAnn Pflug (Actress, 'MASH') · JoAnn Cunningham (Character on 'Happy Days')

Nicknames & Diminutives

JoJoeyAnnieJo-Jo

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