NAME PROFILE
Pius
Bright, clear, and famous; derived from the Latin word 'clarus'. This name suggests a person who radiates warmth and intelligence, acting as a beacon of clarity and positivity in the lives of others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 476 |
| Gender | Male (18% / 82%) |
| Peak year | 1922 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1917 |
| Most recent | 1936 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, French, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
ND — 92%SD — 8%AK — 0%PA — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Clarissa Dickson Wright (Celebrity Chef and Television Personality) · Clarissa Harlowe Barton (Pioneering Nurse and Founder of the American Red Cross) · Clarissa Ward (Award-winning Chief International Correspondent) · Clarissa Pinkola Estés (Acclaimed Poet and Post-trauma Specialist) · Clarissa Molina (Miss Universe Dominican Republic and Media Presenter)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ClaireRissaIssaClary
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