Boy · #3,620 in 2026

Clearance

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

Current Rank

#3,620

Peak Rank

#1,390 (1925)

Total Babies

652

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1903

First Year

1972

Last Year

1925

Peak Year

#1390

Peak Rank

652

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Clearance

Clearance first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1903, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1925, when 28 Clearances were born — ranking #1,390 that year. As of 2026, Clearance ranks #3,620 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 652 Clearances have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Clearance

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

Clarence
Clarins
Clearings
Clarus
Klaren
Chlorous
Claris
Clarin
Allurance
Clearing
Clarisse
Clarine

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Clearance

What does the name Clearance mean?

Clearance is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1903. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Clearance in 2026?

In 2026, Clearance ranks #3,620 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Clearance most popular?

Clearance reached its peak popularity in 1925, ranking #1,390 that year with 28 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Clearance a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Clearance?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Clearance include Eustace, Sylvio, Leno. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Clearance

Clearance is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1903 and has accumulated 652 births in the dataset. Clearance's peak popularity came in 1925 when it ranked #1,390. Use the chart and map above to compare Clearance'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.