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Clarice

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Pronounced kluh-REES /klə.ˈɹis/Medium

Meaning: Clear, bright, famousMedium

In 30 seconds: Clarice is an English girl's name meaning 'clear, bright, famous'. It has a polished, classic sound.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningClear, bright, famous
U.S. rank (2024)#2796 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births60 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 25,421

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192118802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Clarice is recorded as an English name meaning 'clear, bright, famous'. It belongs to a tight family of Clar- names, including Clarisse, Clarissa, and the older Claritia, all built on the same idea of brightness and renown.

The name's crisp ending gives it a refined, literary feel. Clarissa and Clarisse are its closest relatives, sharing both the bright meaning and the soft, flowing rhythm.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Clarice is 'clear, bright, famous', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Clarice — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

ClarisseClarissaClaritiaClarisa

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Clarissa— A longer relative of Clarice with the same 'clear, bright' meaning.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Clarice mean?

Clarice is usually explained as meaning 'clear, bright, famous' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Clarice?

It's commonly said kluh-REES /klə.ˈɹis/.

Is Clarice a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Clarice is used as a girl name.

How popular is Clarice?

In 2024, Clarice ranked #2796 in the U.S. for girls, with 60 births recorded.