Bright, clear, or famous
Derived from the Latin word 'clarus', the name was originally a title for the Dukes of Clarence, a royal peerage created for the son of King Edward III. It transitioned from a title to a given name in the 19th century, gaining significant popularity in the Victorian era.
Less common today
Clarence isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #375 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The guardian angel who helps George Bailey · It's a Wonderful Life
The protagonist played by Christian Slater · True Romance
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