Clarisse
Girl name · French · Italian · Latin
Meaningbright, clear · French form of Clarissa
- US rank
- #5,722
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,394 in 1899
21 babies were named Clarisse in the US in 2025. It has dropped 235 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 Clarisse you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 76,336 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Clarisse, 21 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Clarisse would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryClarisse 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 1899, when it ranked #1,394. Today it's #5,722, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendClarisse has slipped 235 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,722. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningClarisse is a French form of Clarissa, which means “bright, clear”. Our records link it to French, Italian and Latin roots.
About the name Clarisse
Clarisse is a girl name of French, Italian and Latin origin meaning “bright, clear”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-sse”. US birth records list Clarisse for girls from 1899 to 2025, in 120 of those 127 years. Its best year was 1899, when it ranked #1,394 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #5,722, with 21 babies.
Origin:French namesItalian namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 26 | 38,911 girls |
| 1900s | 12 | 83,333 girls |
| 1910s | 10 | 95,420 girls |
| 1920s | 12 | 81,967 girls |
| 1930s | 9.8 | 101,833 girls |
| 1940s | 5.8 | 170,940 girls |
| 1950s | 6.3 | 159,744 girls |
| 1960s | 4.4 | 225,225 girls |
| 1970s | 6.6 | 151,515 girls |
| 1980s | 7.5 | 132,626 girls |
| 1990s | 13 | 76,161 girls |
| 2000s | 15 | 66,181 girls |
| 2010s | 10 | 95,694 girls |
| 2020s | 12 | 80,972 girls |
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Questions about the name Clarisse
What does the name Clarisse mean?
Clarisse means “bright, clear” in French, as a form of Clarissa.
What is the origin of the name Clarisse?
Clarisse has French, Italian, Latin roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Clarisse a boy or girl name?
Clarisse is a girl name.
How popular is the name Clarisse?
Clarisse ranked #5,722 for US girls in 2025, given to 21 babies. Its best year was 1899 (#1,394).