boy's name
Clerence
KLAIR-ents (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 77
Clerence is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1945 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1932, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Clerence Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1940s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 23 |
| 1930s | 32 |
| 1940s | 12 |
How Popular Is Clerence?
In 1945, Clerence was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Clerence
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Clerence over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Clerence
- English KLAIR-ents
Sibling Names for Clerence
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Clerence — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Clerence
How popular is the name Clerence?
In 1945, Clerence was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Clerence a girl's or a boy's name?
Clerence is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Clerence?
Clerence has 2 syllables.
When was Clerence most popular?
Clerence peaked in 1932, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.