Clarke
4 countries#3181 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Clarke was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,598 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #3181 · peaked in 2021 with 192 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Illinois, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
476 births recorded 1974–2022 · peaked in 2015 with 43 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
383 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1448 · peaked in 2015 with 40 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
53 births recorded 1974–2018 · peaked in 1989 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
40 births recorded 2002–2022 · peaked in 2009 with 6 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Clarke’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3782 | — |
| 2007 | #4243 | ↓461 |
| 2008 | #6070 | ↓1827 |
| 2009 | #4429 | ↑1641 |
| 2010 | #4678 | ↓249 |
| 2011 | #4221 | ↑457 |
| 2012 | #3450 | ↑771 |
| 2013 | #3339 | ↑111 |
| 2014 | #2929 | ↑410 |
| 2015 | #3149 | ↓220 |
| 2016 | #2207 | ↑942 |
| 2017 | #3006 | ↓799 |
| 2018 | #2893 | ↑113 |
| 2019 | #2491 | ↑402 |
| 2020 | #2728 | ↓237 |
| 2021 | #3021 | ↓293 |
| 2022 | #3151 | ↓130 |
| 2023 | #4220 | ↓1069 |
| 2024 | #3335 | ↑885 |
| 2025 | #3181 | ↑154 |
Frequently asked questions about Clarke
Is Clarke a popular name?
Yes — Clarke currently ranks #3181 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Clarke more common for boys or girls?
Clarke is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Clarke most popular?
Clarke peaked in 2021 in United States, with 192 recorded births that year.
Is Clarke rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Clarke’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #809 in 1880 to #3181 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Clarke?
At least 6,074 babies have been recorded with the name Clarke across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Clarke popular in more than one country?
Yes — Clarke appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Clarke?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Clarke include Brooklyn, Cruze.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Clarke in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.