Boy · #5,101 in 2026

Clearnce

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

Current Rank

#5,101

Peak Rank

#1,463 (1930)

Total Babies

482

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

1973

Last Year

1930

Peak Year

#1463

Peak Rank

482

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Clearnce

Clearnce first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1930, when 25 Clearnces were born — ranking #1,463 that year. As of 2026, Clearnce ranks #5,101 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 482 Clearnces have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Clearnce

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

Clarice
Cleanse
Cleans
Clans
Corns
Cairns
Kearns
Kerns
Carnes
Clines
Kleins
Carns

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Clearnce

What does the name Clearnce mean?

Clearnce is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Clearnce in 2026?

In 2026, Clearnce ranks #5,101 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Clearnce most popular?

Clearnce reached its peak popularity in 1930, ranking #1,463 that year with 25 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Clearnce a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Clearnce?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Clearnce include Marshell, Franchot, Devery. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Clearnce

Clearnce is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 482 births in the dataset. Clearnce's peak popularity came in 1930 when it ranked #1,463. Use the chart and map above to compare Clearnce'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.