Boy · #5,926 in 2026

Clearence

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

Current Rank

#5,926

Peak Rank

#892 (1927)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1897

First Year

1986

Last Year

1927

Peak Year

#892

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Clearence

The earliest SSA record of Clearence as a baby boy name dates back to 1897, when 6 babies received it. 1927 was its biggest year on record, with 58 newborns named Clearence — #892 in the national rankings. The 1920s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 28% of all recorded Clearences. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1986 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 1K Clearences have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Clearence

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

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Clearence

What does the name Clearence mean?

Clearence is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1897. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Clearence in 2026?

In 2026, Clearence ranks #5,926 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Clearence most popular?

Clearence reached its peak popularity in 1927, ranking #892 that year with 58 babies given the name.

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

Clearence has historically been most popular in Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Clearence.

Is Clearence a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Clearence?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Clearence include Crockett, Amado, Ananias. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Clearence

Clearence is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1897 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Clearence's peak popularity came in 1927 when it ranked #892. Use the chart and map above to compare Clearence'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.