Name Legacy

Clara

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Clara was most popular in 1918, when 5,800 American babies were given the name — ranking #78 that year. In 2025 it ranked #169, with 3,601 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 301,540 people named Clara.

Most popular in1918
Rank that year#78
Births that year5,800
Total since 1880301,540

Clara over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Clara’s peak in 1918. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Latin · "bright, clear"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org