Clark Boy

Popularity: #397 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationklark / /klɑrk/

English; Latin

Meaning

English: clerk; Latin: bright, clear

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Clark has its roots in the Old English word 'clerc', meaning 'clerk' or 'scholar'. It was originally used as a surname before becoming popular as a given name. The name has been borne by various notable figures throughout history, contributing to its enduring popularity. In modern times, it is often associated with strength and intelligence.

Trend Summary

Clark has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, maintaining a classic appeal.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Clarke

International Variants

  • Clarke (English)
  • Klarc (Slavic)

Famous people named Clark

Clark Gable was an American actor known for his role in 'Gone with the Wind'.

Clark Kent is the alter ego of Superman in the DC Comics universe.

Clark Gregg is an American actor and director, recognized for his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Clark Ashton Smith was an American writer and artist associated with the weird fiction genre.

Fictional characters named Clark

Clark Kent is a prominent character in the Superman franchise, known as the secret identity of the superhero.

Clark Griswold is the main character in the 'National Lampoon's Vacation' film series, known for his comedic misadventures.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Clark was first seen in the United States in 1880. Clark has ranked as high as #549 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in California, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Clark has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Clark (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 68
10%
TX 55
8%
OH 39
6%
NY 38
6%
FL 37
6%
IL 34
5%
NC 24
4%
UT 23
3%
IN 22
3%
TN 22
3%
MI 21
3%
GA 20
3%
VA 19
3%
PA 19
3%
ID 16
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188049
188166
188254
188345
188455
188545
188649
188754
188845
188951
189051
189136
189261
189350
189450
189553
189658
189758
189842
189946
190075
190152
190231
190349
190446
190548
190653
190743
190854
190951
191071
191168
1912187
1913191
1914242
1915289
1916336
1917345
1918327
1919327
1920308
1921357
1922326
1923328
1924283
1925272
1926264
1927293
1928240
1929243
1930255
1931243
1932336
1933370
1934429
1935376
1936437
1937433
1938488
1939396
1940427
1941456
1942538
1943503
1944437
1945424
1946523
1947596
1948551
1949595
1950624
1951634
1952637
1953646
1954718
1955724
1956709
1957638
1958670
1959633
1960607
1961880
1962798
1963729
1964668
1965624
1966528
1967469
1968426
1969411
1970381
1971324
1972273
1973227
1974197
1975226
1976197
1977256
1978214
1979243
1980262
1981260
1982305
1983323
1984302
1985284
1986316
1987301
1988319
1989341
1990342
1991303
1992276
1993264
1994268
1995285
1996261
1997245
1998222
1999226
2000218
2001201
2002211
2003220
2004262
2005245
2006323
2007385
2008341
2009336
2010335
2011385
2012473
2013617
2014814
2015868
2016867
2017861
2018855
2019804
2020792
2021793
2022729
2023709
2024725