Boy
Clarence
bright, famous
About Clarence
This classic name has weathered decades with quiet dignity, deserving reconsideration in the modern era. Its traditional foundation provides a sense of permanence and respectability that transcends fleeting trends. The soft C beginning gives it a gentler quality than many vintage names, while the full three syllables offer substantial presence. There's something reassuringly timeless here—a name that suggests character, integrity, and steadiness. While not currently popular, this works in its favor for parents seeking genuine distinctiveness through revival rather than invention. It's ready for rediscovery by families appreciating understated, honorable choices.
Popularity of the Name Clarence
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #22 | ||
| 1881 | #21 | ||
| 1882 | #20 | ||
| 1883 | #18 | ||
| 1884 | #18 | ||
| 1885 | #17 | ||
| 1886 | #17 | ||
| 1887 | #17 | ||
| 1888 | #17 | ||
| 1889 | #17 | ||
| 1890 | #17 | ||
| 1891 | #17 | ||
| 1892 | #17 | ||
| 1893 | #17 | ||
| 1894 | #17 | ||
| 1895 | #17 | ||
| 1896 | #17 | ||
| 1897 | #17 | ||
| 1898 | #17 | ||
| 1899 | #17 | ||
| 1900 | #18 | #39 | |
| 1901 | #17 | #33 | |
| 1902 | #17 | #36 | |
| 1903 | #17 | #42 | |
| 1904 | #17 | #37 | |
| 1905 | #17 | #36 | |
| 1906 | #18 | #36 | |
| 1907 | #18 | #38 | |
| 1908 | #19 | #39 | |
| 1909 | #19 | #42 | |
| 1910 | #20 | #43 | |
| 1911 | #23 | #43 | |
| 1912 | #21 | #42 | |
| 1913 | #21 | #53 | |
| 1914 | #22 | #60 | |
| 1915 | #24 | #55 | |
| 1916 | #24 | #60 | |
| 1917 | #25 | #54 | |
| 1918 | #23 | #54 | |
| 1919 | #25 | #58 | |
| 1920 | #26 | #56 | |
| 1921 | #28 | #62 | |
| 1922 | #29 | #65 | |
| 1923 | #29 | #66 | |
| 1924 | #29 | #85 | |
| 1925 | #30 | #101 | |
| 1926 | #29 | #74 | |
| 1927 | #32 | #79 | |
| 1928 | #35 | #73 | |
| 1929 | #37 | #104 | |
| 1930 | #39 | #106 | |
| 1931 | #39 | #98 | |
| 1932 | #40 | #93 | |
| 1933 | #43 | #114 | |
| 1934 | #45 | #106 | |
| 1935 | #48 | #104 | |
| 1936 | #52 | #115 | |
| 1937 | #54 | #108 | |
| 1938 | #58 | #107 | |
| 1939 | #60 | #120 | |
| 1940 | #64 | #123 | |
| 1941 | #62 | #131 | |
| 1942 | #67 | #148 | |
| 1943 | #68 | #168 | |
| 1944 | #74 | #157 | |
| 1945 | #82 | #160 | |
| 1946 | #89 | #161 | |
| 1947 | #88 | #165 | |
| 1948 | #87 | ||
| 1949 | #94 | #160 | |
| 1950 | #95 | ||
| 1951 | #98 | #204 | |
| 1952 | #102 | ||
| 1953 | #108 | #176 | |
| 1954 | #108 | ||
| 1955 | #117 | #205 | |
| 1956 | #120 | ||
| 1957 | #135 | ||
| 1958 | #138 | ||
| 1959 | #147 | ||
| 1960 | #157 | #219 | |
| 1961 | #155 | ||
| 1962 | #163 | ||
| 1963 | #163 | ||
| 1964 | #166 | ||
| 1965 | #166 | ||
| 1966 | #176 | ||
| 1967 | #182 | ||
| 1968 | #184 | ||
| 1969 | #195 | ||
| 1970 | #193 | ||
| 1971 | #187 | ||
| 1972 | #191 | ||
| 1973 | #200 | ||
| 1974 | #213 | ||
| 1975 | #225 | ||
| 1976 | #219 | ||
| 1977 | #237 | ||
| 1978 | #226 | ||
| 1979 | #241 | ||
| 1980 | #257 | ||
| 1981 | #257 | ||
| 1982 | #259 | ||
| 1983 | #260 | ||
| 1984 | #284 | ||
| 1985 | #304 | ||
| 1986 | #296 | ||
| 1987 | #325 | ||
| 1988 | #328 | ||
| 1989 | #357 | ||
| 1990 | #375 | ||
| 1991 | #382 | #546 | |
| 1992 | #429 | #493 | |
| 1993 | #441 | #555 | |
| 1994 | #455 | #788 | |
| 1995 | #499 | #759 | |
| 1996 | #527 | #635 | |
| 1997 | #546 | #637 | |
| 1998 | #565 | #983 | |
| 1999 | #597 | #795 | |
| 2000 | #614 | #777 | |
| 2001 | #627 | #906 | |
| 2002 | #693 | #766 | |
| 2003 | #715 | ||
| 2004 | #745 | ||
| 2005 | #694 | #984 | |
| 2006 | #817 | ||
| 2007 | #845 | ||
| 2008 | #932 | ||
| 2010 | #989 | ||
| 2018 | #965 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Canada
Variations of Name Clarence
- Clarance
- Clarentius
- Clarens
Names Similar to Clarence
Nicknames for Clarence
- Clare
- Ren
- Clancy
- Clarey
Famous People Named Clarence
| Clarence Thomas | Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court |
| Clarence Darrow | Prominent American lawyer and civil libertarian |
| Clarence Seedorf | Dutch professional footballer and coach |
| Clarence Clemons | American saxophonist - E Street Band |
| Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown | American musician and songwriter |
| Clarence Nash | Voice actor, famous for voicing Donald Duck |
| Clarence Avant | American music executive and entrepreneur |
| Clarence Cannon | U.S. Congressman and Chair of the House Appropriations Committee |
| Clarence Day | American author and humorist |
| Clarence Williams III | American actor |
| Clarence Felder | American film and television actor |
| Clarence Gilyard | American actor and educator |
| Clarence "Frogman" Henry | American rhythm and blues singer |
| Clarence Satchell | Musician and member of the Ohio Players |
| Clarence 13X | Founder of the Five-Percent Nation movement |
| Clarence J. Brown III | American politician and former U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs |
| Clarence E. "Bud" Anderson | American fighter pilot and triple ace |
| Clarence E. Hill | American NFL player and Super Bowl champion |
| Clarence Williams | Jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader |
| Clarence Rockland | Canadian soccer player |
Characters Named Clarence
| Clarence Boddicker | Villain in the movie "RoboCop" |
| Clarence Odbody | Angel character in the film "It's a Wonderful Life" |
| Clarence "Clay" Morrow | Character in the TV series "Sons of Anarchy" |
| Clarence Wendle | Character in the cartoon series "Clarence" |
| Clarence "Ducky" Nash | Character in the novel "The Body" - basis for the film "Stand by Me" |
| Clarence McDuck | Uncle of Scrooge McDuck in the Disney comics |
| Clarence Gilyard | Fictional version of the actor in "Walker, Texas Ranger" |
| Clarence Rutherford | Character in the TV series "Leave It to Beaver" |
| Clarence "Shoe" Shoemaker | Title character in the film "The Prisoner of Second Avenue" |
| Clarence Wiedman | Character in the TV series "Boardwalk Empire" |
| Clarence Holt | Character in the novel "Skippy Dies" by Paul Murray |
| Clarence Butterworth | Character in the movie "Duck Soup" |
| Clarence Charlock | Character in the film "Dark Waters" |
| Clarence the Angel | Character in the TV series "The Twilight Zone" |
| Clarence Brown | Character in the film "Mean Streets" |
| Clarence Devereux | Character in the novel "Long Division" by Kiese Laymon |
| Clarence Booker | Character in the movie "The American President" |