Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Clara
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1918
Peak births
5,778
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Clara
How many people are named Clara?
An estimated 90,247 living Americans are named Clara.
How rare is Clara?
Clara is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 3,601 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 37.7% from its 1918 peak.
How old is the typical Clara?
The median age of a living American named Clara is approximately 17 years, with most bearers falling between 8 and 53 years old.
Is Clara still popular?
Yes. Clara is holding steady, with 3,601 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Clara most common?
Clara has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appears 4.4× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19182025
Peak year
1918
Decline from peak
37.7%
2025
3,601
All-time
300,524