Total births
914
Boys' name · since 1902
Clarnce
Since 1902, U.S. Social Security records show 914 babies named Clarnce, peaking in 1929. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 914
- total births
- 1902–1971
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Clarnce sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 914 recorded since 1902.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Clarnce has been recorded 914 times among boys since 1902, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1902 to 1971.
- 914 total births
- 1902–1971 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
914 boys have been named Clarnce since 1902, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1971.
- 914
- total births
- 1902–1971
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Clarnce was born in this single decade.
1929
Single peak year
36 babies were named Clarnce in 1929 - its busiest year on record.
Clarnce's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Clarnce's full recorded timeline at 1936, 39% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 61% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1910, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1929 peak of 36 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Clarnce at a glance
Last recorded 1971Peak year
1929
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1902
Clarnce popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1902–1971
- Peak year (1929)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 70 years of records
Clarnce by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Clarnce's strongest decade.
269 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Clarnce births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 24
1900s
24 births
- 1910s 99
1910s
99 births
- 1920s
1920s
269 births
- 1930s
1930s
230 births
- 1940s
1940s
165 births
- 1950s 94
1950s
94 births
- 1960s 28
1960s
28 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 269 births (29% of all-time use).
How Clarnce compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Clarnce's total volume
Clarnce vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Clarnce by state
Where Clarnce concentrates geographically, total births since 1902
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 30 | 3.3% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 17 | 1.9% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 16 | 1.8% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 13 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.5% |
Alabama share of Clarnce's total US births 3.3%
Even split
30 of 914 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Clarnce? ▼
Since 1902, Social Security records show 914 babies named Clarnce. The most recent recorded year was 1971. Its busiest year on record was 1929, with 36 births.
When was Clarnce most popular? ▼
Clarnce was most popular in the 1920s decade with 269 total births. The single peak year was 1929.
Where is Clarnce most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Clarnce are Alabama (30 births), Mississippi (17 births), Tennessee (16 births).
How long has the name Clarnce been used? ▼
Records for Clarnce go back to 1902, giving 70 years of history through 1971.
What names are similar to Clarnce? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Clarence, Clayton, Claude, Clark, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Clarnce's data
- Clarnce's decade-level peak was the 1920s (269 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Clarnces (30 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Clarnce
Nearby Names Like Clarnce
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Clarnce
Clarence Boy
#1551 303,564 births
Clayton Boy
#318 139,344 births
Claude Boy
#3335 91,337 births
Clark Boy
#437 50,851 births
Clay Boy
#544 40,252 births
Compare Clarnce side by side: Clarnce vs Clarence Clarnce vs Clayton Clarnce vs Claude
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1902–1971 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Clarnce: Baby Name Since 1902 - 914 Births, Peak 1929." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/clarnce. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Clarnce draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.