Is Clarnce a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Clarnce is commonly used as a Boy name.

How do you pronounce Clarnce?

KLAIR-uhns · IPA: //ˈklærəns//

Clarnce Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationKLAIR-uhns / /ˈklærəns/

Latin; English

Meaning

Latin: 'clear' or 'bright'; English: variant of Clarence

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Clarence has its roots in Latin, derived from 'clarus', meaning clear or bright. It became popular in England during the 19th century, often associated with nobility due to its use as a title. Clarence was also the name of a historical duke in England, which contributed to its popularity. The name has been used in various literary works and has a classic appeal.

Trend Summary

Clarence has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.

Variants

Clarence

International Variants

Clarenz (German)
Cláudio (Portuguese)

Famous people named Clarnce

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Fictional characters named Clarnce

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Sibling Suggestions

Clara Claudia Clement Cleo Cyrus Carmen

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Clarnce was first seen in the United States in 1902. Clarnce has ranked as high as #835 nationally, which occurred in 1929, and has been most popular in Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Clarnce has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Clarnce (1938)

Year:

State	Births	Share
AL	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1902	9
1903	7
1906	8
1910	5
1912	6
1913	8
1914	12
1915	8
1916	13
1917	9
1918	18
1919	20
1920	22
1921	21
1922	20
1923	29
1924	18
1925	33
1926	24
1927	32
1928	34
1929	36
1930	20
1931	28
1932	33
1933	22
1934	29
1935	31
1936	23
1937	14
1938	15
1939	15
1940	18
1941	13
1942	17
1943	20
1944	17
1945	22
1946	9
1947	16
1948	20
1949	13
1950	15
1951	8
1952	10
1953	8
1954	6
1955	15
1956	13
1957	7
1958	5
1959	7
1960	10
1961	8
1962	5
1964	5
1971	5