NAME PROFILE
Harding
Derived from the Latin word 'clarus' meaning bright, clear, or famous. This name suggests a person who radiates intelligence and possesses a luminous, sophisticated charm that brings clarity to those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,123 |
| Gender | Male (39% / 61%) |
| Peak year | 1920 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1919 |
| Most recent | 1923 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | French, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
NC — 24%VA — 24%SC — 18%TN — 18%AR — 18%
Notable People
Clarisse Agbegnenou (Olympic Judo Gold Medalist) · Clarisse Machanguana (WNBA Basketball Star) · Clarisse Ratsifandrihamanana (Acclaimed Malagasy Writer) · Clarisse Crémer (Record-breaking Offshore Sailor) · Clarisse Midroy (Notable French Stage Actress)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ClareClaryReeseRisse
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