Holding steady.
Popularity of Clarrissa since 1907
Babies named Clarrissa per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1994, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Clarrissa's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 0 |
| 1920s | 17 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 32 |
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 92 |
| 1990s | 126 |
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Clarrissa is an uncommon variant spelling of the classic Clarissa. It first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1907, when it was given to a handful of baby girls. The name has never entered the top 1000, maintaining a steady but tiny presence over the decades. Its peak year remains 1907, the year of its first recorded use. Though born in the early 20th century, Clarrissa feels more like a modern respelling, perhaps influenced by the double-r trend seen in names like Carrissa. Because the name has never been widespread, it does not have strong associations with any U.S. states. Parents choosing this spelling today typically appreciate the familiar sound of Clarissa with a slightly distinctive visual twist.
Clarrissa is a variant spelling of Clarissa, which derives from the Latin clarus, meaning 'bright, clear, famous.' The name Clarissa was popularized in the 18th century by Samuel Richardson's novel Clarissa (1748). The double-r spelling Clarrissa is a less common modern variant.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Clara, Clary, Rissa, Clarrie
Sibling names for Clarrissa
Names that share Clarrissa's style, for a brother or sister.
