Total births
384
Girls' name · since 1907
Clarrissa
Since 1907, U.S. Social Security records show 384 babies named Clarrissa, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 384
- total births
- 1907–2004
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
384 girls have been named Clarrissa since 1907, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Clarrissa recorded 384 times among girls since 1907, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1907 to 2004.
- 384 total births
- 1907–2004 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
384 girls have been named Clarrissa since 1907, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2004.
- 384
- total births
- 1907–2004
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Clarrissa was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
17 babies were named Clarrissa in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Clarrissa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Clarrissa's full recorded timeline at 1984, 64% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 36% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1907, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1994 peak of 17 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Clarrissa at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1907
Clarrissa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1907–2004
- Peak year (1994)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 98 years of records
Clarrissa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Clarrissa's strongest decade.
126 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Clarrissa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1920s 17
1920s
17 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s 12
1950s
12 births
- 1960s 32
1960s
32 births
- 1970s 45
1970s
45 births
- 1980s
1980s
92 births
- 1990s
1990s
126 births
- 2000s 50
2000s
50 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 126 births (33% of all-time use).
Clarrissa by state
Where Clarrissa concentrates geographically, total births since 1907
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.3% |
California share of Clarrissa's total US births 1.3%
Even split
5 of 384 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Clarrissa? ▼
384 babies have been named Clarrissa since 1907. It was last recorded in 2004. The peak year was 1994 with 17 births.
When was Clarrissa most popular? ▼
Clarrissa was most popular in the 1990s decade with 126 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Clarrissa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Clarrissa are California (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Clarrissa been used? ▼
Clarrissa has been recorded in Social Security data since 1907, spanning 98 years of data through 2004.
What names are similar to Clarrissa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Clara, Claire, Claudia, Clarissa, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Clarrissa's data
- Clarrissa's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (126 total births) through the 2000s (50) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Clarrissas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Clarrissa
Nearby Names Like Clarrissa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Clarrissa
Clara Girl
#78 300,524 births
Claire Girl
#67 211,919 births
Claudia Girl
#1086 128,318 births
Clarissa Girl
#1161 40,484 births
Clare Girl
#948 31,456 births
Compare Clarrissa side by side: Clarrissa vs Clara Clarrissa vs Claire Clarrissa vs Claudia
Related Names
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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, 1907–2004 (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. "Clarrissa: Baby Name Since 1907 - 384 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/clarrissa. 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 Clarrissa 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.