FIRST NAME
Clara
Clara is the 263rd most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 109,086 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 162 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #263 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
380,526
living · #144
2020 CENSUS
109,086
living · #263
BABIES NAMED CLARA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20254K
As a female name, Clara peaked in 1918, when 5,778 babies were named Clara (the #43 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #18,497 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
162
living · #18,497
BABIES NAMED CLARA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2019
20195
As a male name, Clara peaked in 1930, when 32 babies were named Clara (the #1263 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)