The nameClarisse
Clarisse is the French form of Clarissa, a bright name.
- Girl's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Clarisse comes from the Latin clarus, "clear, bright, famous".
Origin
French, from Latin.
History
In the United States Clarisse reached 1436th place in 1899.
Popularity of the name Clarisse
Clarisse in the United States
Clarisse was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 278 births over the decade, 17% of all recorded babies named Clarisse. Its rise began around 1899, and it peaked in 2002. Half of all babies named Clarisse in the United States were born before 1986, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Clarisse in France
Clarisse was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 7,490 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Clarisse. Half of all babies named Clarisse in France were born before 1996. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 152 births a year on average, against 268 in the five years before.
Clarisse in Belgium
Sibling names for Clarisse
Names from the same generation as Clarisse, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Clarisse mean?
Clarisse comes from the Latin clarus, "clear, bright, famous".
What is the origin of the name Clarisse?
French, from Latin.
Is Clarisse a girl's or a boy's name?
Clarisse is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Clarisse?
In 2024, Clarisse was the 5099th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 26 births.
What are good sibling names for Clarisse?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Jeanne, Aline, Myriam and Pauline for a sister, Gaston, Armand, Mathieu and Jacques for a brother.