Clarance
Clarance is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Bright, clear, or famous.
Origin and history
Clarance is a variant spelling of Clarence, originating from the Latin word 'clarus', meaning 'bright' or 'clear'. It was introduced to England by the Normans and historically associated with the Duke of Clarence title. In the United States, it was primarily used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a masculine given name.
Popularity in the United States
4,078 babies in the United States have been named Clarance since 1880. It ranks #1967 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (15 %)
- GA (13.1 %)
- AL (12.6 %)
- NC (10.4 %)
- LA (10.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 107 |
| 1890-1900 | 123 |
| 1900-1910 | 196 |
| 1910-1920 | 598 |
| 1920-1930 | 928 |
| 1930-1940 | 763 |
| 1940-1950 | 541 |
| 1950-1960 | 371 |
| 1960-1970 | 225 |
| 1970-1980 | 111 |
| 1980-1990 | 72 |
| 1990-2000 | 31 |
| 2000-2010 | 12 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Clare, Clarry
Fun facts
- Clarance is a less common spelling variant of Clarence, which stems from the English ducal title Lionel of Antwerp held in the 14th century.
- The name saw its peak popularity in the United States around the turn of the 20th century.