The nameClarence
Clarence is a unisex name of English origin taken from a title of the English nobility. In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Unisex name
- English
Meaning
Clarence comes from the title Duke of Clarence, based on the town of Clare in Suffolk. It is also linked to the Latin clarus, "bright, famous".
Origin
English. In France it is mostly masculine but also given to girls.
History
Clarence appeared in France in the late 1940s and peaked in the mid 2000s.
Popularity of the name Clarence
Clarence in France
Clarence was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,000 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Clarence. Its rise began around 1961, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Clarence in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 54 births a year on average, against 80 in the five years before.
Clarence in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Clarence mean?
Clarence comes from the title Duke of Clarence, based on the town of Clare in Suffolk. It is also linked to the Latin clarus, "bright, famous".
What is the origin of the name Clarence?
English. In France it is mostly masculine but also given to girls.
Is Clarence a girl's or a boy's name?
Clarence is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.