Clarissa is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #663 in 1999 with 36 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 78 births ranking #410. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 53.8%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 7,825 girls born was named Clarissa. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.