How Many People Are Named Claressa?

Complete statistics for the name Claressa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Claressa
Very Rare
Latin

Claressa has a very unique sound, with only 418 births recorded in the U.S. and 377 people still living today. That makes it 1 in 875,598 Americans. It peaked way back in 1983 with 18 births, quite a contrast to its current stable trend.

~377
Living in US
1 in 875,598
Americans
1983
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Bright and clear, a variant of Clara or Clarissa
🌐
Origin
Latin
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Compassionate Graceful Determined Warm
6
Life Path Number

The life path number 6 is traditionally associated with nurturing, responsibility, and a deep sense of care for family and community. People connected to this number are often seen as natural caretakers who find fulfillment in creating harmony and supporting the people they love.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

875
Worldwide Bearers
#274,985
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
484
🇿🇦 South Africa
235
🇵🇭 Philippines
106
🇧🇷 Brazil
10
🇲🇾 Malaysia
10
🇨🇦 Canada
6
🇸🇬 Singapore
5
🇱🇷 Liberia
3
🇬🇧 England
2
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
377 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 50
9
Would be under 30 (2%)
305
Would be 30–60 (73%)
104
Would be over 60 (25%)

All 418 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1983

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
62
International
82

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Claressa Through the Generations

The name Claressa has a rich history, with its peak in 1983 when 18 babies were given this name. Today, there are 377 people named Claressa in the U.S., a stark contrast to the mere 418 births recorded throughout its entire history. This means that many of those named Claressa are now well into their golden years, as 25% of them are over 60. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 9 under 30, 305 aged 30-60, and 104 over 60. Despite the relatively low number of new births, the name has maintained a steady presence, making it a classic yet modern choice that has stood the test of time.

✨ Similar Names to Claressa

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Claressa's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Claressa

How Many People Have the Name Claressa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 377 people in the United States currently share the name Claressa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 875,598 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Claressa a Common or Rare Name?

Claressa is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Claressa Mean?

Claressa means "Bright and clear, a variant of Clara or Clarissa" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Claressa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Claressa Most Popular?

The name Claressa reached peak popularity in 1983, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Claressa?

Approximately 377 people named Claressa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 418. That works out to roughly 1 in 875,598 Americans.

Is Claressa a rare name?

Claressa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 875,598 Americans has this name.

What does the name Claressa mean?

Claressa means "Bright and clear, a variant of Clara or Clarissa" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Claressa more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Claressa are male and 100% are female.

When was Claressa most popular?

Claressa peaked in 1983 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US377
All-Time Births418
1 in X1 in 875,598
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age50
Peak Year1983
World Rank#274,985
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.