Boy · #4,907 in 2026

Clarnce

Name: Popularity of the name Clarnce in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Clarnce, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,907

Peak Rank

#1,154 (1929)

Total Babies

914

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1902

First Year

1971

Last Year

1929

Peak Year

#1154

Peak Rank

914

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Clarnce

Clarnce first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1902, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1929, when 36 Clarnces were born — ranking #1,154 that year. As of 2026, Clarnce ranks #4,907 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 914 Clarnces have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Clarnce

Phonetically similar names — useful when Clarnce is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Clarus
Chloris
Cloris
Chlorous
Clearance
Clarence
Clarisse
Clearness
Carnes
Claris
Carns
Karnes

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Clarnce

What does the name Clarnce mean?

Clarnce is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1902. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Clarnce in 2026?

In 2026, Clarnce ranks #4,907 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Clarnce most popular?

Clarnce reached its peak popularity in 1929, ranking #1,154 that year with 36 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Clarnce most popular?

Clarnce has historically been most popular in Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Clarnce.

Is Clarnce a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Clarnce is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Clarnce?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Clarnce include Eulalio, Saleem, Christoher. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Clarnce

Clarnce is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1902 and has accumulated 914 births in the dataset. Clarnce's peak popularity came in 1929 when it ranked #1,154. Use the chart and map above to compare Clarnce's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.