Clarissa is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #995 in 2008 with 31 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 78 births ranking #410. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 60.3%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 10,186 girls born was named Clarissa. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.