Clarissa is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #628 in 1998 with 40 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 78 births ranking #410. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 48.7%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 7,229 girls born was named Clarissa. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.