Clarance
Clarance is a boy baby name. Ranked #13,587 in the US, popular nicknames include Cla, Cly, and Claie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Clarance first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 822 babies have been named Clarance in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Clarance is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,587 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,587
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Clarance
Clarance is a boy name .
Clarance is currently ranked #13,587 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Clarance include Cla, Cly, Claie, and Clarie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Clarance include Clark, Clarence, Clarke . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis