Clarke
boy name#3181 in 2025Clarke entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #809 in 1880, ranks #3181 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#3181
rank today
#809
peak (1880)
37
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #865 |
| 1890s | #988 |
| 1900s | #1070 |
| 1910s | #1305 |
| 1920s | #1305 |
| 1930s | #1119 |
| 1940s | #1020 |
| 1950s | #1066 |
| 1960s | #1208 |
| 1970s | #2094 |
| 1980s | #2030 |
| 1990s | #2561 |
| 2000s | #4265 |
| 2010s | #3236 |
| 2020s | #3273 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Clarke has been most popular in TX, FL, NC.
Living bearers
About 2,600 people named Clarke are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Clarke alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Clarke in 2025?
- Clarke ranks #3181 among US boy names in 2025, with 37 babies given the name.
- When was the name Clarke most popular?
- Clarke peaked in 1880, reaching #809 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Clarke with classmates?
- Clarke will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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