Clearance Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KLAIR-uhns //ˈklɛərəns//
Origin: Latin; English
Meaning: Latin: clear; English: free from obstruction
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Clearance is derived from the English word "clear," which has its roots in the Old French "cler," meaning "bright" or "clear," and ultimately traces back to the Latin "clarus," signifying "clear" or "famous." The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many French words entered the English lexicon. The suffix "-ance" is a common English ending that denotes a state or quality, thus "Clearance" can be interpreted as the state of being clear or free from obstruction.
Historically, the name Clearance has been associated with various contexts, particularly in legal and commercial terminology, where it denotes the act of removing obstacles or gaining permission. The term gained prominence in the 19th century, particularly in the context of trade and shipping, where "clearance" referred to the official permission granted for a ship to leave port.
While not directly linked to notable historical figures or saints, the concept of clearance has been significant in various legal and economic frameworks throughout history, reflecting a broader societal emphasis on transparency and freedom. Culturally, the name Clearance embodies notions of purity, transparency, and freedom from encumbrance.
It resonates with themes of liberation and clarity, which have been valued across different societies and eras. The name may also evoke associations with the idea of clearance sales in commerce, symbolizing the removal of excess and the promotion of new beginnings.
Although not commonly used as a personal name in historical records, its linguistic roots and the concepts it embodies contribute to its enduring significance in the English language.
Famous people named Clearance
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Clearance Thomas is a jurist best known for serving as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Clearance was first seen in the United States in 1903.
Clearance has ranked as high as #866 nationally, which occurred in 1925, and has been most popular in Tennessee, Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina.
In the past 5 years the name Clearance has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Clearance 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 Clearance was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Clearance (1940)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
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 Clearance.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1947 | 15 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1944 | 13 |
| 1943 | 15 |
| 1942 | 22 |
| 1941 | 16 |
| 1940 | 13 |
| 1939 | 12 |
| 1938 | 15 |
| 1937 | 17 |
| 1936 | 12 |
| 1935 | 16 |
| 1934 | 25 |
| 1933 | 22 |
| 1932 | 15 |
| 1931 | 16 |
| 1930 | 17 |
| 1929 | 16 |
| 1928 | 25 |
| 1927 | 25 |
| 1926 | 20 |
| 1925 | 28 |
| 1924 | 24 |
| 1923 | 14 |
| 1922 | 18 |
| 1921 | 20 |
| 1920 | 14 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1917 | 14 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1903 | 5 |