Clarence is a name of English origin, derived from the Latin 'clarus', meaning 'clear' or 'bright'. It was introduced into England by the Normans and has been in use since medieval times. Clarence first gained popularity during the Victorian era but began to decline in usage towards the mid-20th century.
The name Clearence experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with notable peaks occurring during World War I and a decline post-World War II. The highest number of births recorded was in 1927 with 58 babies named Clearence, while the lowest was in 1963 with only 7 births. Overall, there were a total of 1427 births registered for the name Clearence from 1897 to 1986.