Holding steady.
Popularity of Clariece since 1903
Babies named Clariece per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1932, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Clariece's real moment was 1903.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 50 |
| 1920s | 90 |
| 1930s | 82 |
| 1940s | 64 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Clariece is an exceptionally rare name, first recorded in the United States in 1903 and never appearing in the top 1000. Its peak usage occurred in its first year of record, with an estimated 5 or fewer births annually in most decades. The name appears to be a variant or creative respelling of the more established Clarice or Clarissa, possibly influenced by fashionable suffixes of the early 1900s. Though it has never been popular, Clariece carries the melodic appeal of its Latin root, Clara, meaning 'bright' or 'clear'. Its trajectory has remained stable, with no significant revival or decline, as it has always been a peripheral choice. Notably, the name lacks any substantial regional concentration, appearing too infrequently to register in top state lists.
Clariece is a rare name, first recorded in the United States in 1903. It appears to be a variant or respelling of Clarice, which itself derives from the Latin 'Clara' meaning 'clear, bright, famous'. The spelling with '-iece' may reflect a fashionable pattern of the early 20th century. The name has never been common, with no significant peak in popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Clary, Cece, Clarie
Sibling names for Clariece
Names that share Clariece's style, for a brother or sister.
