Clarance Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationklair-uhns / /ˈklɛərəns/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: bright; English: variant of Clarence
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Clarance is derived from the Latin name 'Clarus', which means bright or clear. It is often considered a variant of the name Clarence, which gained popularity in the 19th century. Clarence itself has historical significance, being borne by several notable figures, including British nobility. The name has been used in various cultural contexts, often associated with clarity and brightness.
Trend Summary
Clarance is a less common name and has not seen significant popularity trends in the U.S.
Similar Names
Variants
- Clarence
- Clare
International Variants
- Clara (Spanish)
- Clara (Italian)
- Clara (Portuguese)
Famous people named Clarance
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Fictional characters named Clarance
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Clarance was first seen in the United States in 1880. Clarance has ranked as high as #789 nationally, which occurred in 1926, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, and Louisiana. In the past 5 years the name Clarance has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Clarance (1960)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 6 | |
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 8 |
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1882 | 20 |
| 1883 | 16 |
| 1884 | 19 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1886 | 7 |
| 1887 | 8 |
| 1888 | 12 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1891 | 11 |
| 1892 | 14 |
| 1893 | 10 |
| 1894 | 9 |
| 1895 | 9 |
| 1896 | 18 |
| 1897 | 20 |
| 1898 | 15 |
| 1899 | 9 |
| 1900 | 30 |
| 1901 | 17 |
| 1902 | 10 |
| 1903 | 22 |
| 1904 | 22 |
| 1905 | 17 |
| 1906 | 16 |
| 1907 | 19 |
| 1908 | 23 |
| 1909 | 20 |
| 1910 | 20 |
| 1911 | 24 |
| 1912 | 37 |
| 1913 | 45 |
| 1914 | 54 |
| 1915 | 65 |
| 1916 | 92 |
| 1917 | 76 |
| 1918 | 86 |
| 1919 | 99 |
| 1920 | 76 |
| 1921 | 95 |
| 1922 | 101 |
| 1923 | 79 |
| 1924 | 92 |
| 1925 | 105 |
| 1926 | 109 |
| 1927 | 87 |
| 1928 | 96 |
| 1929 | 88 |
| 1930 | 104 |
| 1931 | 74 |
| 1932 | 72 |
| 1933 | 72 |
| 1934 | 91 |
| 1935 | 67 |
| 1936 | 62 |
| 1937 | 69 |
| 1938 | 75 |
| 1939 | 77 |
| 1940 | 64 |
| 1941 | 63 |
| 1942 | 47 |
| 1943 | 53 |
| 1944 | 54 |
| 1945 | 51 |
| 1946 | 58 |
| 1947 | 51 |
| 1948 | 47 |
| 1949 | 53 |
| 1950 | 51 |
| 1951 | 38 |
| 1952 | 48 |
| 1953 | 33 |
| 1954 | 35 |
| 1955 | 32 |
| 1956 | 35 |
| 1957 | 34 |
| 1958 | 35 |
| 1959 | 30 |
| 1960 | 37 |
| 1961 | 27 |
| 1962 | 28 |
| 1963 | 30 |
| 1964 | 17 |
| 1965 | 19 |
| 1966 | 23 |
| 1967 | 13 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1970 | 19 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2009 | 7 |