Clarence
Male name · ↓ Falling
204,969
Total Births
1918
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Clarence
Clarence is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1910s with significant usage. Approximately 204,969 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 18,649 births |
| 1890s | 27,145 births |
| 1900s | 30,136 births |
| 1910s | 33,489 births |
| 1920s | 32,119 births |
| 1930s | 19,495 births |
| 1940s | 15,115 births |
| 1950s | 11,999 births |
| 1960s | 6,951 births |
| 1970s | 4,248 births |
| 1980s | 2,867 births |
| 1990s | 1,756 births |
| 2000s | 912 births |
| 2010s | 88 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Clarence?
Clarence has been given to 204,969 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1918 with 3,684 births that year.
Is Clarence a boy or girl name?
Clarence is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Clarence most popular?
Clarence was most popular in 1918, when 3,684 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Clarence?
Clarence first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).