Clarissa is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #679 in 2002 with 39 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 78 births ranking #410. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 50.0%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 6,856 girls born was named Clarissa. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.