Clerance
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Clerance first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 5 babies have been named Clerance in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Clerance is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,401 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,401
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Clerance
Clerance is a boy name .
Clerance is currently ranked #28,401 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Clerance include Cle, Cler, Clery, Clerie, Clera, Cleray, Cleraie, Nce, Ncey, Cly, Clie, and Clekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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