Clara
Peaked at #7 nationally in 1885, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Clara has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Clara — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#7
in 1885
Current rank
#78
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Clara reached its peak popularity for girls in 1885, ranking #7 nationally with 1,910 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #108 (2014) to #78 (2024) — a 28% improvement.
As of 2024, Clara ranks #78 nationally for girls, with 3,060 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #78 | 3,060 |
| 2023 | #98 | 2,661 |
| 2022 | #110 | 2,552 |
| 2021 | #101 | 2,693 |
| 2020 | #103 | 2,696 |
| 2019 | #95 | 2,950 |
| 2018 | #103 | 2,892 |
| 2017 | #95 | 3,044 |
Clara — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#475
in 1886
Last ranked
#12517
in 2019
Years tracked
80
1880–2019
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Clara reached its peak popularity for boys in 1886, ranking #475 nationally with 15 babies given the name that year.
Clara hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2019, when it stood at #12517.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | #12,517 | 5 |
| 2016 | #12,560 | 5 |
| 2011 | #9,812 | 7 |
| 2006 | #12,373 | 5 |
| 1990 | #8,331 | 5 |
| 1989 | #7,113 | 6 |
| 1983 | #6,408 | 5 |
| 1980 | #5,024 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Clara most popular?
Clara was most popular in 1885, when it ranked #7 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Clara becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Clara?
At least 297,914 babies have been recorded with the name Clara in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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