Clearence
Clearence is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Clear, bright, or illustrious; originally referring to someone from the town of Clare.
Origin and history
Clearence is a rare spelling variant of Clarence, which originates as an English title of nobility derived from the town of Clare in Suffolk. The name ultimately traces back to the Latin word clarus, meaning clear or bright. Although Clarence was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, this specific variant has seen very limited usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,427 babies in the United States have been named Clearence since 1880. It ranks #3294 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- KY (19.4 %)
- NC (17.1 %)
- TN (16.2 %)
- VA (10.8 %)
- AL (9.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 21 |
| 1910-1920 | 132 |
| 1920-1930 | 393 |
| 1930-1940 | 344 |
| 1940-1950 | 280 |
| 1950-1960 | 149 |
| 1960-1970 | 69 |
| 1970-1980 | 27 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name originates from the title Duke of Clarence, created in 1362 for Lionel of Antwerp, son of King Edward III.
- Clearence represents an alternative phonetic spelling of Clarence that appeared in early U.S. birth records.