Clarice
Clarice is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Bright, clear, or famous.
Origin and history
Clarice is a female given name derived from the French Clarisse, which stems from the Latin name Clara. It carries the etymological meaning of 'bright', 'clear', or 'famous'. Historically popular in the early to mid-20th century, the name maintains moderate, classical usage in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
25,474 babies in the United States have been named Clarice since 1880. It ranks #914 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1852.
States where it is most popular
- CA (6.9 %)
- TX (6.4 %)
- MN (6.2 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 150 |
| 1890-1900 | 547 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,198 |
| 1910-1920 | 3,784 |
| 1920-1930 | 5,596 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,224 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,761 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,324 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,123 |
| 1970-1980 | 870 |
| 1980-1990 | 788 |
| 1990-2000 | 753 |
| 2000-2010 | 687 |
| 2010-2019 | 420 |
| 2020-2029 | 249 |
Famous people named Clarice
- Clarice Lispector: Author, Novelist
- Clarice Cliff: Ceramic Artist, Designer
- Clarice Taylor: Actress
Nicknames
Claire, Clarie, Reese
Fun facts
- Clarice Starling is a famed fictional FBI agent created by author Thomas Harris in 'The Silence of the Lambs'.
- The name Clarice featured prominently in medieval French literature and romantic poetry.