Will my child share the name Clarence with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Clarence per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Clarence in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Clarence becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Clarence is declining: down 2,684 places since 2019, to #4,271 in 2024. It peaked at #1,545 in 2006.

Is Clarence a good choice for a distinctive name?

Clarence is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Clarence a popular baby name in the United States?

Clarence does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Clarence

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Clarence is a distinctive choice, ranked #4271 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Clarence in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#4271

About the Name Clarence

Clarence has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2195 places in five years. It was most popular in 2006 at #1545 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Clarence is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Clarence in their class.