Clarice
Clarice: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈklæ.ɹɪs/
Meaning and origin of Clarice
Root meaning: “Poor Clare”
- A female given name from French.
Etymology
Borrowed from French Clarisse, from Italian Clarissa, from Medieval Latin Clarissa (“Poor Clare”); see there for more. Doublet of Clarissa and Clarisse.
How popular is Clarice?
Since 1880, 25,474 girls and 96 boys in the U.S. have been named Clarice (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #258 in 1913. Its highest rank for boys was #1786 in 1911. In 2025, 52 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Clarice FAQ
What does the name Clarice mean?
Clarice traces back to a root meaning "Poor Clare". A female given name from French. Borrowed from French Clarisse, from Italian Clarissa, from Medieval Latin Clarissa (“Poor Clare”); see there for more. Doublet of Clarissa and Clarisse.
What is the origin of the name Clarice?
Clarice is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Clarice?
Since 1880, 25,474 girls and 96 boys in the U.S. have been named Clarice (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #258 in 1913. Its highest rank for boys was #1786 in 1911. In 2025, 52 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Clarice a boy or girl name?
Clarice is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 25,474 girls and 96 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.