Clearance
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Clearance is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “Derived from the English word 'clearance', referring to the act of clearing something or being free from obstruction.”, and peaked in popularity in 1925.
What Clearance Means
“Derived from the English word 'clearance', referring to the act of clearing something or being free from obstruction.”
The Story of Clearance
Before your child's first cry, this name represented an open path, a moment when all obstacles vanished, clearing the way for what was to come.
Clearance emerges from the English word itself, signifying the act of making something free or unobstructed. Its usage as a given name peaked in the early 20th century, around 1925, suggesting a time when the concept of a clear path or a fresh start held particular resonance. This name's journey is less about crossing continents and more about embodying a direct, purposeful ideal.
When you write 'Clearance' on your baby's birth certificate, you are not just recording a name, but an intention. It speaks to the feeling of relief you experience, the open road ahead of you and your child, free from worry. It’s the name you whisper when you finally see your little one’s face, knowing the long wait is over and the path is clear.
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The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#28 in 1925
Total Births
652
First Recorded
1903
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