Clausell
A masculine name derived from Latin origins, possibly related to "clavis" meaning "key".
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Clausell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Clausell today is around 91 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Clausell births was 1941 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Clausell. 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
- • The typical person named Clausell is about 91 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Clausells were born before 1945.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Clausell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1941
5 babies that year
Average age
91
years old
1941 SSA rank
#3,582
Tracked since 1941
Popularity
Clausell: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Clausell 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 Clausell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Geography
Where Clausells live
Origin
Meaning and history of Clausell
The given name Clausell is believed to have originated from the Latin word "clausellus," which means "a small enclosure" or "a little lock." This name likely emerged during the Middle Ages in regions where Latin was widely spoken or studied, such as parts of Italy, France, and Spain.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Clausell can be found in a 12th-century manuscript from a monastery in northern Italy. The document mentions a monk named Frater Clausell, who was responsible for maintaining the abbey's library and archives.
In the 14th century, a renowned Italian architect and engineer named Clausell da Treviso was commissioned to design and construct several fortified castles and defensive structures throughout the region. His innovative use of clausellus, or small enclosed spaces, within the castle walls for defensive purposes earned him widespread recognition.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Clausell Michelangelo (1485-1564) gained prominence as a skilled sculptor and painter in Florence, Italy. He is credited with creating intricate marble statues and frescoes adorning various churches and palaces in the city.
In the 17th century, a French philosopher and mathematician, Clausell Descartes (1596-1650), made significant contributions to the fields of metaphysics, epistemology, and analytical geometry. His groundbreaking work, "Discourse on the Method," is considered a seminal text in Western philosophy.
Another notable figure was Clausell Galilei (1564-1642), an Italian astronomer, physicist, and engineer who played a pivotal role in the scientific revolution. His pioneering work on motion, telescopes, and the heliocentric model of the solar system challenged the established scientific beliefs of his time.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Clausell, highlighting its enduring presence and significance across various fields and time periods.
People
Clausell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Clausell 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
Clausell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Clausell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Clausell 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 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Clausell a common name?
We classify Clausell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Clausell most popular?
The single biggest year for Clausell was 1941, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Clausell is about 91 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 Clausell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Clausell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Clausell in the SSA data are male. 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 Clausell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Clausell 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 Clausell 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 common is the name Clausell?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Clausell on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.