Clarke
- Pronunciation
- [Clarke]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Cleric: Secretary.
- Origin
- English
Clarke Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,872 baby boys have been named Clarke. The name peaked in 1947 with 61 US births that year (rank #890). In 2024, ranked #3331 nationally — 2,441 places below its 1947 peak.
Top States for Clarke
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Clarke births are: California (153), New York (77), Pennsylvania (30).
Other English-Origin Names Like Clarke
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6-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Clarke's exact length and starting letter: Cadell, Cadena, Cadhla, Cadman, Cadmon.
Quick Facts About Clarke
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Compare Clarke to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Clarke against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).