Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Clara.
National Rank (2025)
#63
All-Time Peak Rank
#7 (1885)
Total U.S. Births
300,524
Unisex Distribution0.3% Boy / 99.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Clara Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Clara
According to SSA data, Clara achieved its highest historical rank of #7 in 1885. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1918 with 5,778 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 17.3%. 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 Clara scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+17.3% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,778Births in 1918
Years in Top 100
66yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:17,717
1890s:25,473
1900s:23,899
1910s:44,346
1920s:48,183
1930s:31,658
1940s:20,028
1950s:12,768
1960s:6,505
1970s:3,290
1980s:3,668
1990s:6,266
2000s:12,789
2010s:26,657
2020s:17,277
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesCl-ara
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: 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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