Clorice
A feminine name derived from the Latin name Clorius, meaning "famous" or "renowned".
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Clorice. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Clorice today is around 52 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Clorice births was 1976 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Clorice. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Clorice. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
1976
8 babies that year
Average age
52
years old
1976 SSA rank
#6,731
Tracked since 1925
Popularity
Clorice: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Clorice from the 1920s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 14 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Clorice by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Clorice during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Clorice
The name Clorice is a variant spelling of the French name Clarice, which originated from the Late Latin name Claritia. Claritia is derived from the Latin word "clarus," meaning "clear" or "bright." This name is believed to have first emerged during the Middle Ages, possibly as early as the 5th or 6th century.
The name Clorice was most commonly used in France and other parts of Western Europe during the medieval period. It was a popular name among the nobility and upper classes, often given to girls born into aristocratic families. The variant spelling "Clorice" was likely an attempt to make the name sound more unique or to distinguish it from the more common "Clarice."
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Clorice can be found in French historical records from the 12th century. A noblewoman named Clorice de Montfort was mentioned in several documents from that time, suggesting that the name was in use among the French aristocracy.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Clorice. One such person was Clorice de Chabrillan (1499-1561), a French noblewoman and author who wrote several works of religious literature. Another was Clorice de Vallon (1550-1620), a French courtier and lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine de' Medici.
In the 17th century, there was an Italian painter named Clorice Gentileschi (1592-1656), who was one of the first female artists to gain recognition in the male-dominated art world of her time. She is known for her powerful and expressive works, many of which depicted scenes from biblical and classical mythology.
A more recent historical figure with the name Clorice was Clorice Dorn (1892-1980), an American artist and painter who was active in the early 20th century. She was known for her vibrant portraits and landscapes, and her works are featured in several museums and galleries across the United States.
Another notable Clorice was Clorice Payne (1899-1980), an American educator and civil rights activist who worked tirelessly to promote equal opportunities for African American students in the segregated South. She played a pivotal role in the desegregation of public schools in her home state of Arkansas.
People
Clorice + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Clorice as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Clorice: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Clorice?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Clorice going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Clorice a common name?
We classify Clorice as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 25 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Clorice most popular?
The single biggest year for Clorice was 1976, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Clorice is about 52 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Clorice in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Clorice a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Clorice in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Clorice still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Clorice in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Clorice can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Clorice?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Clorice at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.