How Many People Are Named Clearence?

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

Clearence
Very Rare
Latin

Clearence is a classic, old-school name with only 369 people alive in the U.S. today. It's 1 in 895,386 Americans, and it peaked way back in 1927 with 58 births.

~369
Living in US
1 in 895,386
Americans
1927
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Bright or clear, a variant spelling of Clarence
🌐
Origin
Latin
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Warm Expressive Optimistic
3
Life Path Number

The number 3 is traditionally associated with creativity, self-expression, and a joyful, social nature. People connected to this number tend to be communicative and naturally drawn to artistic or expressive pursuits.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

445
Worldwide Bearers
#406,288
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
186
🇿🇦 South Africa
126
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
30
🇱🇷 Liberia
20
🇲🇾 Malaysia
14
🇸🇧 Solomon Islands
11
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
10
🇹🇿 Tanzania
10
🇳🇬 Nigeria
8
🇵🇰 Pakistan
8

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
369 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 90
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
56
Would be 30–60 (4%)
1,371
Would be over 60 (96%)

All 1,427 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: 1927

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
79
Modern Appeal
21
International
73

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

📜 Clearence Through the Generations

The name Clearence has a rich history, peaking in 1927 with 58 births, but now only 369 people are alive in the U.S., making it a very rare name indeed. This stark contrast between past popularity and current rarity is quite striking. The majority of those named Clearence are over 60, which skews the average age to 90, indicating a strong presence among older generations. Despite the stable trend, the gap between the all-time births and the current living population is significant, highlighting the enduring legacy of this classic name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Kentucky 43
North Carolina 38
Tennessee 36
Virginia 24
Alabama 22
Texas 22
Louisiana 16
West Virginia 6
Arkansas 5
Georgia 5

✨ Similar Names to Clearence

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Clearence's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Clearence

How Many People Have the Name Clearence?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 369 people in the United States currently share the name Clearence. That works out to roughly 1 in every 895,386 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Clearence a Common or Rare Name?

Clearence 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 Clearence Mean?

Clearence means "Bright or clear, a variant spelling of Clarence" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Clearence Most Popular?

The name Clearence reached peak popularity in 1927, with 58 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 Clearence?

Approximately 369 people named Clearence live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,427. That works out to roughly 1 in 895,386 Americans.

Is Clearence a rare name?

Clearence is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 895,386 Americans has this name.

What does the name Clearence mean?

Clearence means "Bright or clear, a variant spelling of Clarence" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Clearence more male or female?

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

When was Clearence most popular?

Clearence peaked in 1927 with 58 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 US369
All-Time Births1,427
1 in X1 in 895,386
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age90
Peak Year1927
World Rank#406,288
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.