Claris
Girl name · French · Italian · Latin
Meaningclear, bright · French form of Clarice
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,214 in 1918
5 babies were named Claris in the US in 2025. It has climbed 146 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1899–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Claris you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Claris, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Claris would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryClaris first shows up in US birth records in 1899, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 126 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1918, when it ranked #1,214. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendClaris has climbed 146 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #14,942. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningClaris is a French form of Clarice, which means “clear, bright”. Our records link it to French, Italian and Latin roots.
About the name Claris
Claris is a girl name of French, Italian and Latin origin meaning “clear, bright”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ris”. US birth records list Claris for girls from 1899 to 2025, in 62 of those 127 years. Its best year was 1918, when it ranked #1,214 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:French namesItalian namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 22 | 46,512 girls |
| 1900s | 18 | 55,556 girls |
| 1910s | 22 | 44,863 girls |
| 1920s | 25 | 40,241 girls |
| 1930s | 21 | 46,729 girls |
| 1940s | 9.7 | 103,627 girls |
| 1950s | 1.8 | 568,182 girls |
| 1990s | 0.7 | 1,470,588 girls |
| 2000s | 0.9 | 1,098,901 girls |
| 2020s | 1.8 | 571,429 girls |
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Questions about the name Claris
What does the name Claris mean?
Claris means “clear, bright” in French, as a form of Clarice.
What is the origin of the name Claris?
Claris has French, Italian, Latin roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Claris a boy or girl name?
Claris is a girl name.
How popular is the name Claris?
Claris ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1918 (#1,214).