Clarnce
Clarnce is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Bright, clear, or famous (derived from the Latin 'clarus' via Clare).
Origin and history
Clarnce is a historical variant or typographical spelling of the English name Clarence. The name traces back to the Latin title associated with the English town of Clare in Suffolk. It saw occasional historical record in the United States, primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Popularity in the United States
914 babies in the United States have been named Clarnce since 1880. It ranks #3764 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- AL (37 %)
- MS (21 %)
- TN (19.8 %)
- NC (16 %)
- TX (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 24 |
| 1910-1920 | 99 |
| 1920-1930 | 269 |
| 1930-1940 | 230 |
| 1940-1950 | 165 |
| 1950-1960 | 94 |
| 1960-1970 | 28 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Clarnce mostly appears in historical registry data as a condensed or misspelled variant of the classic name Clarence.
- Most recorded U.S. births with this specific spelling occurred around the turn of the 20th century.