Clorissa
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Clorissa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 402 babies have been named Clorissa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Clorissa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #63,710 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #63,710
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Clorissa
Clorissa is a girl name .
Clorissa is currently ranked #63,710 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Clorissa include Clo, Clor, Clory, Clorie, Clori, Cloriy, Cloriie, Ssa, Ssay, Ssaie, Cly, and Clie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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