Claritza
A feminine name derived from the Latin name Clara, meaning "bright" or "clear".
Name Census estimates that about 433 living Americans carry the first name Claritza. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Claritza today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Claritza births was 1994 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Claritza. 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
433
~ 1 in 791,580 Americans
Peak year
1994
23 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,524
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Claritza: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Claritza from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 149 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Claritza 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 Claritza during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Claritzas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, New York, Texas recorded the most babies named Claritza, while Texas, New York, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 25 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Claritza
Claritza is a given name with origins tracing back to the Latin language. It is believed to have emerged during the Roman era, derived from the Latin word "clarus," meaning "clear," "bright," or "illustrious." The name likely gained popularity among Roman families who wished to bestow upon their children a name symbolizing clarity, radiance, and distinction.
In its earliest forms, the name was often spelled as "Claritia" or "Claricia," with variations in the vowel sounds and the addition of suffixes common in Latin naming conventions. As the name spread throughout the Roman Empire, it underwent further evolutions, eventually taking on the form "Claritza" in certain regions influenced by Latin culture and language.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Claritza can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who chronicled the life of a noblewoman bearing this name during the 1st century AD. Tacitus's accounts provide valuable insights into the societal status and significance associated with the name during that era.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Claritza maintained a presence, though its usage was relatively sparse. Notable individuals bearing this name include Claritza of Aquitaine, a 9th-century Frankish noblewoman known for her patronage of the arts and scholarly pursuits.
During the Renaissance period, the name experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in Italy and Spain. Claritza Borghese, an Italian painter and poet from the 16th century, was a prominent figure of her time, renowned for her artistic talents and literary works.
In the 18th century, Claritza Montoya, a Spanish colonial landowner and philanthropist, left a lasting legacy through her efforts in establishing educational institutions and supporting local communities in the Americas.
As the name spread across continents and cultures, it evolved further, with variations such as "Clariza" and "Claritsa" emerging in different regions. Claritza Romanova, a Russian aristocrat and activist from the late 19th century, played a significant role in advocating for women's rights and social reforms in her homeland.
While the name Claritza has maintained a consistent presence throughout history, its usage has fluctuated across different cultures and time periods, reflecting the enduring appeal of its symbolic meaning and the continual evolution of naming traditions.
People
Claritza + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Claritza 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
Claritza: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Claritza?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 433 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Claritza 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 791,580 US residents.
Is Claritza a common name?
We classify Claritza as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 445 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Claritza most popular?
The single biggest year for Claritza was 1994, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Claritza is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Claritza a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Claritza 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.