How Many People Are Named Clarisa?

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

Clarisa
Very Rare
Spanish

Clarisa is a rare gem, originating from Spanish roots, with only 1 in 108,711 Americans bearing this name, totaling around 3,036 people today. That's a pretty exclusive club! The majority, 42%, are under 30, making it a genuinely modern choice.

~3,036
Living in US
1 in 108,711
Americans
1994
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Clear, bright
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Charismatic Passionate Creative
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and compassion, reflecting a deep sense of empathy and a desire to help others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,130
Worldwide Bearers
#26,144
Global Rank
🇪🇸 Spain
858
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
540
🇷🇴 Romania
402
🇮🇩 Indonesia
290
🇧🇷 Brazil
277
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
230
🇧🇴 Bolivia
212
🇿🇦 South Africa
205
🇨🇺 Cuba
178
🇪🇨 Ecuador
160

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
3,036 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 34
1,345
Would be under 30 (42%)
1,601
Would be 30–60 (50%)
225
Would be over 60 (7%)

All 3,171 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: 1994

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
72
International
5

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

📜 Clarisa Through the Generations

Since its peak in 1994 with 323 births, Clarisa has seen a steady decline, but it remains a name favored by younger generations. With an average age of 34, people named Clarisa are predominantly in their thirties and forties, indicating a relatively new generation of bearers. The age distribution shows a significant portion under 30, suggesting that Clarisa continues to be embraced by contemporary parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 694
Texas 630
New York 88
Arizona 52
Florida 33
Illinois 29
New Jersey 15
Oregon 8
Nevada 7
Michigan 6

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Clarisa's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Clarisa

How Many People Have the Name Clarisa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,036 people in the United States currently share the name Clarisa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 108,711 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Clarisa a Common or Rare Name?

Clarisa 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 Clarisa Mean?

Clarisa means "clear, bright" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Clarisa Most Popular?

The name Clarisa reached peak popularity in 1994, with 323 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Clarisa?

Approximately 3,036 people named Clarisa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,171. That works out to roughly 1 in 108,711 Americans.

Is Clarisa a rare name?

Clarisa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 108,711 Americans has this name.

What does the name Clarisa mean?

Clarisa means "clear, bright" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Clarisa more male or female?

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

When was Clarisa most popular?

Clarisa peaked in 1994 with 323 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US3,036
All-Time Births3,171
1 in X1 in 108,711
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age34
Peak Year1994
World Rank#26,144
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.