How Many People Are Named Clarke?
Complete statistics for the name Clarke: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Clarke means 'clergy' in Old English and it's very rare, with only 1 in 82,087 Americans having this name. There are around 4,020 people named Clarke living in the US today, and a striking fact is that 42% are under 30, making it a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 46All 5,418 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2021Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Clarke Through the Generations
Clarke has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2021 with 192 births. The average age of those named Clarke is 46, indicating a younger generation embracing this name. With 2,267 under 30, 1,016 aged 30-60, and 2,135 over 60, it's clear that Clarke is becoming increasingly popular among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Clarke
Clarke is a given name that originated as a transferred use of the surname Clarke. It has been used as a given name since the 1600s. The names Clark and Clarke, along with their spelling variations, have been influenced by well-known figures such as Clark Gable. The name's use for girls was influenced by characters like Clarke Betancourt, a character in the 1990 film Mo' Better Blues and later by Clarke Griffin, a character in the television series The 100, which premiered in 2014.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Clarke's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Clarke
How Many People Have the Name Clarke?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 70,011 people in the United States currently share the name Clarke. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,734 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Clarke a Common or Rare Name?
Clarke is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Clarke Mean?
Clarke means "clergy" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Clarke in SSA data, approximately 62% are male and 38% are female.
When Was Clarke Most Popular?
The name Clarke reached peak popularity in 2021, with 192 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Clarke?
Approximately 70,011 people named Clarke live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 70,011. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,734 Americans.
Is Clarke a rare name?
Clarke is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,734 Americans has this name.
What does the name Clarke mean?
Clarke means "clergy" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Clarke more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 62% of people named Clarke are male and 38% are female.
When was Clarke most popular?
Clarke peaked in 2021 with 192 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.