Clark
boy name#377 in 2025Clark entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #175 in 1881, ranks #377 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#377
rank today
#175
peak (1881)
837
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #228 |
| 1890s | #244 |
| 1900s | #286 |
| 1910s | #291 |
| 1920s | #342 |
| 1930s | #287 |
| 1940s | #274 |
| 1950s | #277 |
| 1960s | #318 |
| 1970s | #519 |
| 1980s | #505 |
| 1990s | #638 |
| 2000s | #742 |
| 2010s | #460 |
| 2020s | #411 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Clark has been most popular in CA, TX, IL.
Living bearers
About 35,000 people named Clark are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Clark alive today was born around 1966, making them about 59 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Clark in 2025?
- Clark ranks #377 among US boy names in 2025, with 837 babies given the name.
- When was the name Clark most popular?
- Clark peaked in 1881, reaching #175 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Clark with classmates?
- Clark will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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