Holding steady.
Popularity of Clarise since 1901
Babies named Clarise per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Clarise's real moment was 1901.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 91 |
| 1920s | 157 |
| 1930s | 117 |
| 1940s | 118 |
| 1950s | 164 |
| 1960s | 137 |
| 1970s | 69 |
| 1980s | 69 |
| 1990s | 94 |
| 2000s | 99 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Meaning & origin
Clarise is a rare variant of the more familiar Clarice and Clarissa. It first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1901, its peak year, though it never reached the top 1000. The name has maintained a stable trajectory since then, with occasional births. As of 2025, it remains a delicate and uncommon choice, appealing to parents who appreciate classic names with a vintage feel.
Clarise is a variant of Clarice, itself derived from the Late Latin name Clara, meaning 'bright, clear.' The name Clara was popularized in the medieval period through Saint Clare of Assisi, and its derivatives like Clarice and Clarise emerged in English-speaking countries. The spelling with an 's' instead of 'c' is a less common modern variant.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Clary, Risa
Sibling names for Clarise
Names that share Clarise's style, for a brother or sister.
