How Many People Are Named Klarissa?
Complete statistics for the name Klarissa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Klarissa is a very rare female name, with only 2,821 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 116,981 Americans. The majority of Klarissas are under 30, giving the name a distinctly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 2,857 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: 1998Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Klarissa Through the Generations
Klarissa peaked in popularity in 1998 with 121 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, the average age of someone named Klarissa is 23, with 2,078 individuals under 30, 779 between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This age distribution highlights how Klarissa is a name predominantly embraced by younger generations, reflecting its status as a relatively new choice in naming traditions.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Klarissa's American roots
📄 About the Name Klarissa
How Many People Have the Name Klarissa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,821 people in the United States currently share the name Klarissa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 116,981 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Klarissa a Common or Rare Name?
Klarissa 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 Klarissa Mean?
Klarissa means "modern coinage, evokes clarity" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Klarissa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Klarissa Most Popular?
The name Klarissa reached peak popularity in 1998, with 121 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 Klarissa?
Approximately 2,821 people named Klarissa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,857. That works out to roughly 1 in 116,981 Americans.
Is Klarissa a rare name?
Klarissa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 116,981 Americans has this name.
What does the name Klarissa mean?
Klarissa means "modern coinage, evokes clarity" and comes from American origins.
Is Klarissa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Klarissa are male and 100% are female.
When was Klarissa most popular?
Klarissa peaked in 1998 with 121 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.