Holding steady.
Popularity of Clarnce since 1902
Babies named Clarnce per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1929, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Clarnce's real moment was 1902.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 24 |
| 1910s | 99 |
| 1920s | 269 |
| 1930s | 230 |
| 1940s | 165 |
| 1950s | 94 |
| 1960s | 28 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Clarnce is an uncommon variant of the English name Clarence. According to U.S. Social Security data, the name Clarnce was first recorded in 1902, which was also its peak year. Its trajectory has been stable but very low in usage, with no recent rankings. Notably, the name did not appear in any top states in the digest data. This variant spelling likely emerged as an alternative to the more standard Clarence, which has a longer history of use.
Clarnce is a variant spelling of Clarence, a name derived from the Latin 'Clarensis', meaning 'of Clare'. Clare is a place name in Suffolk, England, and the title Duke of Clarence was historically used by British royalty. The name saw some use in the early 20th century in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Clarence
Sibling names for Clarnce
Names that share Clarnce's style, for a brother or sister.
