Clarance

Clarance is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Clarance at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Clarance

Clarance belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Clarance first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #401 in 1882, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 4,078 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Clarance in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#401 in 1882
Peak year
1926
Total since 1880
4,078

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Clarance mean?

The meaning of Clarance is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Clarance a boy or girl name?

Clarance is a boy name.

What origin is the name Clarance?

Clarance comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Clarance?

Clarance first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #401 in 1882, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].