Clarisse Girl

Popularity: #927 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: klah-REES //kləˈriːs//

Origin: Latin; French

Meaning: Latin: bright; French: clear

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Clarisse has its roots in the Latin name "Clara," which means "clear," "bright," or "famous." The evolution of the name can be traced from Latin to Old French, where it became "Claris" or "Clarisse." This transition reflects the linguistic shifts that occurred as Latin evolved into the various Romance languages. The name entered the English language through the influence of Old French, particularly during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many French names were adopted into English culture.

Historically, the name Clara has been borne by several notable figures, including Saint Clara of Assisi, who founded the Order of Poor Ladies in the 13th century. Her legacy contributed to the name's enduring presence in Christian contexts, particularly among those who admire her dedication to poverty and service.

The name Clara was also popularized in literature and art, with references appearing in various works throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, further solidifying its cultural significance. Clarisse, as a variant of Clara, has been associated with qualities of brightness and clarity, often symbolizing purity and enlightenment.

In literature, the name has appeared in various contexts, such as in the works of French author Honoré de Balzac, where it is used to evoke themes of beauty and virtue. The name's association with clarity and brightness has made it a favored choice in various cultural traditions, often linked to the ideals of wisdom and insight.

Additionally, the diminutive form "Clara" remains historically relevant, as it has been widely used across different cultures and languages, maintaining a connection to the original Latin meaning.

Famous people named Clarisse

In this section, you will find notable people named Clarisse. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Clarisse who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Clarisse who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Clarisse Agbegnenou is a judoka best known for winning multiple World Championships and Olympic medals.

Clarisse Loughrey is a film critic best known for her work with The Independent and her reviews of contemporary cinema.

Fictional characters named Clarisse

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Clarisse McClellan is a fictional character from the novel Fahrenheit 451. She is a young woman who challenges the protagonist's views on society and sparks his journey of self-discovery.

Clarisse is a fictional character from the animated series The Magic School Bus. She is a student in Ms. Frizzle's class who participates in various educational adventures.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Clarisse, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

ClaraCeciliaCarolineCharlotteCassandraCarmen

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Clarisse. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

ClariceClaudiaClementineCelesteCassandraCleoCeliaCora

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Clarisse was first seen in the United States in 1899.

Clarisse has ranked as high as #5316 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Rhode Island, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Clarisse has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Clarisse is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Clarisse was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Clarisse.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 21 21
2024 26 26
2023 20 20
2022 15 15
2021 16 16
2020 22 22
2019 9 9
2018 18 18
2017 21 21
2016 26 26
2015 16 16
2014 17 17
2013 18 18
2012 19 19
2011 21 21
2010 18 18
2009 17 17
2008 23 23
2007 27 27
2006 19 19
2005 18 18
2004 30 30
2003 34 34
2002 45 45
2001 36 36
2000 29 29
1999 23 23
1998 30 30
1997 20 20
1996 14 14
1995 26 26
1994 27 27
1993 27 27
1992 30 30
1991 17 17
1990 22 22
1989 10 10
1988 12 12
1987 12 12
1986 14 14
1985 12 12
1984 15 15
1983 12 12
1982 12 12
1981 13 13
1980 17 17
1979 16 16
1978 10 10
1977 14 14
1976 9 9
1975 8 8
1974 9 9
1973 7 7
1972 6 6
1971 11 11
1970 13 13
1969 10 10
1968 10 10
1967 9 9
1966 8 8
1965 7 7
1964 7 7
1963 7 7
1962 5 5
1961 6 6
1960 11 11
1959 14 14
1958 5 5
1956 10 10
1955 19 19
1954 17 17
1953 16 16
1952 15 15
1951 11 11
1950 12 12
1949 10 10
1948 9 9
1947 12 12
1946 7 7
1945 10 10
1943 11 11
1942 7 7
1941 8 8
1940 10 10
1939 6 6
1938 7 7
1937 7 7
1936 13 13
1935 7 7
1934 10 10
1933 7 7
1932 9 9
1931 21 21
1930 18 18
1929 21 21
1928 15 15
1927 14 14
1926 16 16
1925 8 8
1924 15 15
1923 16 16
1922 12 12
1921 12 12
1920 16 16
1919 7 7
1918 7 7
1917 14 14
1915 10 10
1914 11 11
1913 12 12
1912 5 5
1911 6 6
1910 5 5
1909 6 6
1908 8 8
1906 7 7
1905 5 5
1903 5 5
1902 5 5
1899 6 6

Top States for Clarisse (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
50%
FL 5
50%