How Many People Are Named Clark?
50,351
people in the United States are named Clark
1 in 6,653 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1088
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0150%
Of US population
Peak Year
2015
883 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
KLAHRK
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From an English surname meaning "cleric" or "scribe", from Old English clerec which originally meant "priest". A famous bearer of the surname was William Clark (1770-1838), an explorer of the west of North America. It was also borne by the American actor Clark Gable (1901-1960).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 54.9 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
4,117
Texas
2,937
Pennsylvania
2,715
Ohio
2,387
New York
2,366
Illinois
2,203
Michigan
2,032
Utah
1,638
Missouri
1,382
Georgia
1,272
💡 Fun Facts About "Clark"
- 745 babies were named Clark in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2015
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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