315,037births recorded
9Countries
1Variants
1918Peak · Ontario
#18Québec 2025
Clarence is a boy name family recorded 315,037 times in 9 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Québec (#18 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ontario in 1918, at 411.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Clarence
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence | English | 305,423 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1499 | 1886 | ▼ 29 % |
| Clarence | English | 5,429 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #1517 | 1918 | new |
| Clarence | English | 3,040 | 🇫🇷 France | #832 | 2006 | ▼ 40 % |
| Clarence | English | 666 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | #581 | 1931 | new |
| Clarence | English | 278 | 🇨🇦 Québec | #18 | 2025 | ▲ 266 % |
| Clarence | English | 134 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2019 | – |
Questions about Clarence
How popular is the name Clarence?
In 2025 it ranked #18 in Québec. Official registers record 315,037 births across 9 countries.
When was Clarence most popular?
It peaked in Ontario in 1918, at 411.0 births per 100,000.
Is Clarence a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Clarence is a boy name.