Clarity
A feminine name derived from the Latin clarus meaning "clear, bright, shining".
Name Census estimates that about 889 living Americans carry the first name Clarity. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Clarity today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Clarity births was 2020 (72 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Clarity. 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.
People living today
889
~ 1 in 385,550 Americans
Peak year
2020
72 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,887
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Clarity: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Clarity from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 428 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Clarity remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Clarity 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 Clarity during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Claritys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. California, Texas, Washington recorded the most babies named Clarity, while Utah, Tennessee, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 20 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Clarity
The name Clarity is a modern English creation derived from the word "clear" which comes from the Latin "clarus" meaning bright, shining, or brilliant. It first emerged as a given name in the late 20th century, likely inspired by the growing emphasis on mindfulness and spirituality in Western culture.
As a relatively new name, Clarity has no ancient origins or historical references in religious texts or ancient writings. However, its etymological roots in the Latin "clarus" can be traced back to classical antiquity, where the word was used to describe something that was luminous, pure, or easily understood.
One of the earliest recorded instances of Clarity as a given name was in 1970 when American singer-songwriter Clarity Hale was born. Although not widely adopted initially, the name gained popularity in the 1990s and early 2000s as parents sought unique and meaningful names for their children.
Clarity Coverdale Aldridge, an American actress born in 1986, is perhaps one of the most notable individuals with this first name. She has appeared in several television shows and films, including the popular series "The Walking Dead."
Another individual with this name is Clarity Hayes, an American fashion designer and entrepreneur born in 1978. Hayes founded her own clothing line, which celebrates body positivity and inclusivity in the fashion industry.
Clarity Monique Woods, born in 1982, is an American author and motivational speaker known for her work on self-empowerment and personal growth. Her books have inspired many readers to cultivate clarity and purpose in their lives.
In the world of sports, Clarity Simone Johnson, born in 2000, is a notable figure. She is a professional wrestler, following in the footsteps of her famous father, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and her grandfather, Rocky Johnson.
While still a relatively uncommon name, Clarity has gained recognition in recent years as a meaningful and inspiring choice for parents seeking a name that represents clarity of thought, vision, and purpose.
People
Clarity + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Clarity 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
Clarity: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Clarity?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 889 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Clarity 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 385,550 US residents.
Is Clarity a common name?
We classify Clarity as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 897 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Clarity most popular?
The single biggest year for Clarity was 2020, when 72 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Clarity is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Clarity a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Clarity 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.
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.