Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Clark.
National Rank (2025)
#377
All-Time Peak Rank
#176 (1881)
Total U.S. Births
50,851
Unisex Distribution99.3% Boy / 0.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Clark Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Clark
According to SSA data, Clark achieved its highest historical rank of #176 in 1881. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1961 with 879 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 3.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Clark scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-3.6% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record879Births in 1961
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:513
1890s:505
1900s:502
1910s:2,383
1920s:2,914
1930s:3,763
1940s:5,050
1950s:6,631
1960s:6,140
1970s:2,534
1980s:3,014
1990s:2,692
2000s:2,742
2010s:6,880
2020s:4,588
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesClark
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with C, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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