Clarence
3 countries#1499 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Clarence was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
305,423 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1499 · peaked in 1921 with 7,367 births
Most common in: Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio, Illinois, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
2,884 births recorded 1947–2022 · currently #851 · peaked in 2006 with 137 births
Most common in: Paris, La Réunion, Rhône, Nord, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
142 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2730 · peaked in 2019 with 15 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
142 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2019 with 15 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Clarence’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #816 | — |
| 2007 | #845 | ↓29 |
| 2008 | #932 | ↓87 |
| 2009 | #1014 | ↓82 |
| 2010 | #989 | ↑25 |
| 2011 | #1010 | ↓21 |
| 2012 | #1023 | ↓13 |
| 2013 | #1065 | ↓42 |
| 2014 | #1028 | ↑37 |
| 2015 | #1070 | ↓42 |
| 2016 | #1208 | ↓138 |
| 2017 | #1182 | ↑26 |
| 2018 | #1119 | ↑63 |
| 2019 | #1152 | ↓33 |
| 2020 | #1325 | ↓173 |
| 2021 | #1419 | ↓94 |
| 2022 | #1366 | ↑53 |
| 2023 | #1558 | ↓192 |
| 2024 | #1551 | ↑7 |
| 2025 | #1499 | ↑52 |
Frequently asked questions about Clarence
Is Clarence a popular name?
Yes — Clarence currently ranks #1499 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Clarence more common for boys or girls?
Clarence is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Clarence most popular?
Clarence peaked in 1921 in United States, with 7,367 recorded births that year.
Is Clarence rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Clarence’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #21 in 1880 to #1499 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Clarence?
At least 308,449 babies have been recorded with the name Clarence across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Clarence popular in more than one country?
Yes — Clarence appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Clarence?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Clarence include Nickolas, Carver, Decker, Hakeem.
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