Holding steady.
Popularity of Clorissa since 1962
Babies named Clorissa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 27 |
| 1970s | 58 |
| 1980s | 131 |
| 1990s | 155 |
| 2000s | 31 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Clorissa is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1962, during a period when creative name blending was popular. Its pronunciation echoes both the Latin-rooted Clarissa and the floral Flora, though it has no established etymology in any language. The name reached its highest recorded usage in 1989, with a stable trajectory since then. While it has never reached the top 1000 and remains extremely rare, its melodic sound and similarity to more common names like Clarissa give it a familiar yet distinctive quality.
Clorissa appears to be a modern coinage from the 1960s, blending sounds from names like Laura and Clarissa, possibly influenced by floral names such as Flora or the botanical term 'chloris' (green). It has no traditional etymology or established meaning in any language. The name saw modest use in the United States during the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Clo, Rissa, Clori
Variants: Clorisa, Cloryssa
Sibling names for Clorissa
Names that share Clorissa's style, for a brother or sister.
