Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Clearance
//ˈklɪɹəns//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19259 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Clearance's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Clearance's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Clearance |
|---|---|
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1917 | 14 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 14 |
| 1921 | 20 |
| 1922 | 18 |
| 1923 | 14 |
| 1924 | 24 |
| 1925 | 28 |
| 1926 | 20 |
| 1927 | 25 |
| 1928 | 25 |
| 1929 | 16 |
| 1930 | 17 |
| 1931 | 16 |
| 1932 | 15 |
| 1933 | 22 |
| 1934 | 25 |
| 1935 | 16 |
| 1936 | 12 |
| 1937 | 17 |
| 1938 | 15 |
| 1939 | 12 |
| 1940 | 13 |
| 1941 | 16 |
| 1942 | 22 |
| 1943 | 15 |
| 1944 | 13 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 15 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 8 |
Clearance through the decades
- Clearance peaked in 1925, when 28 babies were named Clearance in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1955–1972), use of Clearance has fallen 20% compared to the 10 years before that.