Clara Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Clara means "bright" or "clear".
Meaning of the Name Clara
Clara is a feminine given name derived from the Latin word clarus, meaning "bright" or "clear". It has origins in several different languages, including Italian, Spanish, German, and Portuguese. The name became popular in the 19th century and has since been associated with qualities such as intelligence, grace, and purity.
Popularity of the Name Clara
The popularity for the name Clara peaked in popularity in the year 1918 with 5,778 births, which ranked number 77 out of 9,303 unique names for that year. Clara had the most female births in 1918 with 5,778, which ranked number 43 out of 5,585 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1930 with 32, which ranked number 1,259 out of 4,543 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Clara has increased over the last ten years from 2,334 births to 2,541 births, an increase of 8.87%. Among females, Clara has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 2,334 births to 2,541 births, an increase of 8.87%.
Nationwide Popularity of Clara
- 20 Year Trend of Clara: 146.94%
- 10 Year Trend of Clara: 8.87%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Clara: 8.87%
Popularity of Clara by State
Among females, Clara was most popular in Midwestern states with 720 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 211 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Clara. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 52 |
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 41 | 106 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 128 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 42 | 152 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 186 | 179 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 56 | 87 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 121 |
| DC | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 76 |
| DE | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 145 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 100 | 175 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 70 | 141 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 35 | 72 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 80 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 74 | 130 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 66 | 87 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 36 | 65 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 35 | 118 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 215 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 78 | 65 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 45 | 103 |
| ME | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 50 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 86 | 89 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 91 | 43 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 86 | 46 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 152 |
| MT | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 46 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 102 | 88 |
| ND | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 54 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 33 | 42 |
| NH | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 163 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 46 | 175 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 140 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 209 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 105 | 154 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 117 | 80 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 116 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 107 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 111 | 80 |
| RI | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 108 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 228 |
| SD | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 24 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 75 | 88 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 211 | 144 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 68 | 43 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 68 | 107 |
| VT | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 73 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 78 | 69 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 64 | 65 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 120 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Clara
- Total Births of Clara: 2563 (0.85%)
- Female Births of Clara: 2563 (0.85%)
Given the upward trend of Clara over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.85% increase in total births, for a total of 2,563 births in 2024. For Females, births for Clara have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 2,563 female births in 2024, an increase of 0.85%.