Clarisa Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Clarisa is a name of Latin origin meaning 'bright' or 'clear'. It evolved from Clara and Clarissa, reflecting a path through history that emphasizes its qualities of clarity and brightness. The name has no biblical relevance but has gained popularity in the 19th century and continues to be viewed positively in modern contexts. Notable individuals with this name include Clarisa Ward and Clarisa Pinkola Estés.
The name Clarisa is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Clarisa has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Clarisa' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5714th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6926th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4417th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2644th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1802nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2526th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5595th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Clarisa' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Clarisa"
Pronunciation
/kləˈrɪsə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Clarisa is derived from the Latin name 'Clara', which means 'clear' or 'bright'.
Meaning
bright, clear
Language Evolution
Clara, Clarissa, Clarisa
Historical Usage
The name Clarisa gained popularity in the 19th century as a feminine form of Clara, often associated with clarity and brightness.
Variants & Derivatives
Clara, Clarissa, Clarie, Clary
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Clarisa is seen as a graceful and sophisticated name, often associated with intelligence and clarity.
Famous People
Clarisa Ward, Clarisa Pinkola Estés
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Clarisa"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Clarisa"
"Clarisa" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5714th of 9107 | 35 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 6926th of 9204 | 18 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4417th of 12526 | 150 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2644th of 19264 | 455 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1802nd of 27321 | 1,168 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2526th of 35406 | 1,073 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5595th of 30306 | 272 |
Regional Popularity of "Clarisa" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Clarisa" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
85.94% 2452nd/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
61.07% 2127th/3483 |
57.05% 2007th/3518 |
52.18% 2110th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
61.22% 2256th/3685 |
48.49% 2170th/4475 |
28.84% 1498th/5194 |
20.26% 1280th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
28.76% 2103rd/7313 |
22.48% 1678th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
70.74% 4826th/6822 |
53.35% 3348th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Clarisa"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Clarisa" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.