How Many People Are Named Clarrissa?

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

Clarrissa
Very Rare
Latin

Clarrissa has a very classic feel but is actually quite rare, with only 348 people alive in the U.S. today. It's so uncommon that you'd find one in 948,550 Americans. The name peaked in 1994 with 17 births, showing a steady trend since then.

~348
Living in US
1 in 948,550
Americans
1994
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Bright, clear, or illustrious
🌐
Origin
Latin
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Compassionate Expressive Idealistic
1
Life Path Number

The number 1 in numerology traditionally represents leadership, independence, and a pioneering spirit. People associated with this number tend to be self-motivated and driven, often forging their own path rather than following others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

362
Worldwide Bearers
#457,558
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
271
🇵🇭 Philippines
25
🇬🇧 England
18
🇿🇦 South Africa
12
🇲🇾 Malaysia
10
🇧🇷 Brazil
6
🇨🇦 Canada
3
🇯🇲 Jamaica
2
🇦🇺 Australia
2
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
348 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 44
80
Would be under 30 (21%)
246
Would be 30–60 (64%)
58
Would be over 60 (15%)

All 384 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: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
71
International
69

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

📜 Clarrissa Through the Generations

The name Clarrissa has a storied history in the U.S., with its peak in 1994 when 17 babies were named Clarrissa. Despite having only 384 total births across all time, there are currently 348 people alive with this name, making it a very niche choice. This gap between past popularity and current numbers is intriguing. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 80 under 30, 246 aged 30-60, and 58 over 60, indicating a name that has stood the test of time. Its rarity and stable trend make Clarrissa a unique and enduring choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5
Texas 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Clarrissa's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Clarrissa

How Many People Have the Name Clarrissa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 348 people in the United States currently share the name Clarrissa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 948,550 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Clarrissa a Common or Rare Name?

Clarrissa 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 Clarrissa Mean?

Clarrissa means "Bright, clear, or illustrious" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Clarrissa Most Popular?

The name Clarrissa reached peak popularity in 1994, with 17 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 Clarrissa?

Approximately 348 people named Clarrissa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 384. That works out to roughly 1 in 948,550 Americans.

Is Clarrissa a rare name?

Clarrissa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 948,550 Americans has this name.

What does the name Clarrissa mean?

Clarrissa means "Bright, clear, or illustrious" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Clarrissa more male or female?

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

When was Clarrissa most popular?

Clarrissa peaked in 1994 with 17 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 US348
All-Time Births384
1 in X1 in 948,550
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age44
Peak Year1994
World Rank#457,558
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.