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 births | 1,701 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2002 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1927 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
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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