Clarice Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Clarice – Meaning: bright, clear – Origin: French (from Latin/Italian Clarissa) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: klah-REES

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Clarice is a French name, drawn from the Latin/Italian Clarissa, and it carries the meaning bright, clear. It's a name with a long history in the SSA's records, stretching all the way back to 1880. For a parent who wants something with real roots rather than a trend of the moment, Clarice fits that bill.

Meaning & Origin of Clarice

Meaning: Bright, clear.

Origin: French (from Latin/Italian Clarissa).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Clarice

Phonetic: klah-REES   IPA: /kləˈriːs/

Popularity of Clarice

Clarice reached its peak popularity in 1913, when 319 baby girls were given the name and it ranked #258 nationally. By 2024, it had fallen to #2796, with just 60 babies given the name that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Clarice mean?

Bright, clear. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Clarice)

How do you pronounce Clarice?

Clarice is pronounced klah-REES (IPA: /kləˈriːs/).

Is Clarice a popular name right now?

Clarice peaked at #258 in 1913 and is ranked #2796 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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