Clarissa is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #625 in 2000 with 41 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 78 births ranking #410. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 47.4%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 6,663 girls born was named Clarissa. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.