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Clarence

Clarence is a boy's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “from the town of Clare.” In 2024 it was given to 111 boys in the United States.

Clarence at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Irish & Celtic · English & American
Meaning
“from the town of Clare”
Pronunciation
/ˈklæɹəns/

About the name Clarence

Clarence belongs to the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “from the town of Clare” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Clarence first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #17 in 1885, and in 2024 111 babies received the name — 303,445 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Clarence in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#17 in 1885
Peak year
1921
Babies named Clarence in 2024
111
Total since 1880
303,445

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Clarence mean?

Clarence means “from the town of Clare” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Clarence a boy or girl name?

Clarence is a boy name. In 2024, 111 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Clarence?

Clarence comes from the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Clarence?

Clarence first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #17 in 1885, and 111 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Clarence?

Clarence is pronounced /ˈklæɹəns/ (IPA).

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