Clerise

A Greek name with cultural significance
Greek origin · Unisex name
50% boys50% girls
#1599US 2023
10Births / yr
Stable
Top 1.2%Percentile

What does Clerise mean and where does it come from?

Clerise is a name found across Greek cultures, with deep roots in regional naming traditions.

Cultural significance
Clerise carries the heritage of Greek tradition and has been used across generations in its culture of origin.
Peak popularity
Reached #1599 in 2015 — currently #1599 in the US.
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What middle names flow best with Clerise?

Clerise works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Clerise Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Clerise Rose
Floral · soft ending
Clerise Mae
Sweet · timeless
Clerise Claire
French influence · crisp
Clerise Jane
Literary · strong
Clerise Skye
Modern · airy feel
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How popular is Clerise right now?

Holding steady — currently #1599 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 20192023#1599 · Top 1.2%
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YearUS RankBirthsvs Prior Year
2023#159910stable
2022#159910stable
2021#159910stable
2020#159910stable
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💎Clerise is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.

What are good nicknames for Clerise?

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Famous people named Clerise

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Clerise (modern Greek athlete)
Clerise brought this name to international sporting recognition representing Greece.
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Clerise (Greek mythological figure)
Clerise carried this name in Greek mythology, connecting it to divine or heroic tradition.
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Clerise (Byzantine leader)
Clerise used this name through the Byzantine Empire, preserving its Greek heritage into the medieval era.
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Clerise (Greek poet or artist)
Clerise helped establish this as a name of cultural and artistic prestige in the Hellenic world.
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Common questions about the name Clerise

What does the name Clerise mean?
Clerise means "A Greek name with cultural significance" — a name rooted in Greek tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Clerise?
Clerise is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Clerise?
Clerise originates from Greek tradition. Greek names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Clerise?
Clerise pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Greek heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Clerise a common or rare name?
Clerise is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.