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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Clarissa — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Clarise|Clarisse
LatinGirl→ Stable

Clarissa

kluh-RIS-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#1159
→ Stable
#1159
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 29
Peak rank
#912 in 2020
5yr change
-1 ranks
Birth frequency
5.8 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1159 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Latin girl names
Clarissa

Popularity score: 29  ·  SSA Rank: #1159

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
76
Higher than 76% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-1 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Latin RootClassicRomanticFeminine3-syllableVintageLiteraryElegantPre-peakEstablished
Character
clarity of thoughtgraceful intelligencerefined eloquencemoral integrityluminous presence
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Clarissas

knowledgeableengagingauthoritativepracticalpioneering
STRONG
High confidence

Clarissa is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #1159 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -1 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1159 · rare
Clarissa at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin 'clarissimus' meaning 'most clear' or 'brightest.' A feminine form emphasizing clarity, brilliance, and distinguished character.
Language root:Latin · clarissimus · Old French
Peak rank:#912 in 2020
5yr change:-1 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Clarissa Pinkola Estés
Author & Jungian analyst
Clarissa Dickson Wright
Chef & TV presenter
Similar Sound
ClarissaMelissaLarissaVanessaCelesta
Similar Style
ArabellaOpheliaCeciliaJulianaAdelaideMargot
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Clarissa
TheodoreEleanorSebastianVictoriaEdmundCharlotteGabrielFelicity
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Adelaide
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→ Stable
Margot
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Clarissa illustration
Name Intelligence
Clarissa · Overview
Summary

Clarissa is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #1159 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 2/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Clarissa scores 76/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Classic · Romantic · Regal character
Clarissa carries a soft, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
clarissa.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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