Clara Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationKLAH-rah / /ˈklɑːrə/

Latin; Italian; Spanish

Meaning

Latin: clear, bright; Italian: famous; Spanish: bright

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Clara has roots in Latin, where it means 'clear' or 'bright.' It has been used in various cultures, including Italian and Spanish, often associated with clarity and fame. The name has been popularized in literature and music, contributing to its enduring appeal across generations.

Trend Summary

Clara has experienced a resurgence in popularity in the United States, consistently ranking among the top names for girls.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Clare
  • Clarissa

International Variants

  • Clara (Spanish)
  • Clara (Italian)
  • Clara (Portuguese)
  • Klára (Hungarian)

Famous people named Clara

Clara Schumann was a renowned German pianist and composer, known for her contributions to the Romantic music era.

Clara Barton was an American nurse and founder of the American Red Cross, recognized for her humanitarian efforts during the Civil War.

Clara Bow was an American actress and a leading figure in the silent film era, often referred to as the 'It Girl.'.

Clara Zetkin was a German Marxist theorist and women's rights activist, known for her work in the early 20th century.

Fictional characters named Clara

Clara Oswald is a companion character from the British television series 'Doctor Who,' known for her complex relationship with the Doctor.

Clara the Cow is a character from the children's book series 'Clara the Cow,' which teaches lessons about friendship and kindness.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Clara was first seen in the United States in 1880. Clara has ranked as high as #858 nationally, which occurred in 1930, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Clara has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Clara

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18808
18815
18839
188412
18856
188615
18879
188810
18899
189110
189212
18939
18949
189511
189614
18997
190012
190116
19028
190310
190413
19058
190611
190712
190812
190912
191013
191111
191212
19139
191415
191520
191620
191717
191822
191917
192016
192121
192218
192315
192418
192522
192622
192721
192826
192930
193032
193129
193228
193318
193422
193514
193621
193718
193816
193916
194011
194112
19429
194314
19447
194611
19487
19495
19506
19536
19555
195610
19595
19635
19675
19715
19807
19835
19896
19905
20065
20117
20165
20195