Clark
How to say it: KLARK · /ˈklɑrk/
From the English occupational surname meaning 'scribe' or 'clerk', from Latin 'clericus'.
Clark was the 375th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 837 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to slip to #401 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #375 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 837 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,793 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | −3% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #401 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,110 among boys’ names, 20 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Present since the 1880s without ever leaving, Clark remains close to its early high. The next few years look likely to soften a little.
What goes with it
One crisp syllable gives Clark a strong edge. Ford shares its sturdy style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Clark is about 1 in 159.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #1,110 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Clark
- Clark Gable (1901–1960)American actor
- Clark Gregg (born 1962)American actor, screenwriter and director
- Clark Duke (born 1985)American actor
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