Clara
girl name#63 in 2025Clara entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #7 in 1885, ranks #63 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#63
rank today
#7
peak (1885)
3,601
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #10 |
| 1890s | #12 |
| 1900s | #24 |
| 1910s | #38 |
| 1920s | #55 |
| 1930s | #81 |
| 1940s | #137 |
| 1950s | #230 |
| 1960s | #378 |
| 1970s | #539 |
| 1980s | #546 |
| 1990s | #422 |
| 2000s | #266 |
| 2010s | #118 |
| 2020s | #92 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Clara has been most popular in Texas, California, New York.
Famous people named Clara
- Clara Zetkin (b. 1857) — Communist activist, and advocate for women's rights (1857–1933)
- Clara Schumann (b. 1819) — German musician and composer (1819–1896)
- Clara Bow (b. 1905) — American actress (1905–1965)
- Clara Petacci (b. 1912) — mistress of the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini (1912–1948)
- Clara Barton (b. 1821) — American Civil War nurse (1821–1912)
- Clara Immerwahr (b. 1870) — German chemist (1870-1915)
Source: Wikidata.
Around the world
- England & Wales: #84 girl name in 2024, given to 564 babies.
Official national statistics (Office for National Statistics).
Living bearers
About 108,000 people named Clara are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Clara alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Clara in 2025?
- Clara ranks #63 among US girl names in 2025, with 3,601 babies given the name.
- When was the name Clara most popular?
- Clara peaked in 1885, reaching #7 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Clara with classmates?
- Clara will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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