Clarisa
Clarisa is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Bright, clear, or famous.
Origin and history
Clarisa is a feminine name derived from the Latin element 'clarus', meaning clear, bright, or famous. It is a variant spelling of Clarissa, which gained popularity through Saint Clare of Assisi and European literature. In the United States, Clarisa is a moderately uncommon given name that offers a classic yet distinct alternative to Clara or Clarissa.
Popularity in the United States
3,193 babies in the United States have been named Clarisa since 1880. It ranks #3147 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2012.
States where it is most popular
- CA (44.2 %)
- TX (39.8 %)
- NY (5.6 %)
- AZ (3.3 %)
- FL (2.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 13 |
| 1920-1930 | 28 |
| 1930-1940 | 12 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 80 |
| 1960-1970 | 142 |
| 1970-1980 | 333 |
| 1980-1990 | 393 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,091 |
| 2000-2010 | 687 |
| 2010-2019 | 320 |
| 2020-2029 | 89 |
Famous people named Clarisa
- Clarisa Hardy: Sociologist, Politician
Nicknames
Clari, Risa, Clara
Fun facts
- Clarisa is a single-'s' variant of Clarissa, heavily influenced by Spanish and Italian spelling conventions.
- The name stems from the Latin adjective 'clarus', which historically signified renown, clarity, and brightness.