Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Clark
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1961
Peak births
879
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Clark
How many people are named Clark?
An estimated 32,797 living Americans are named Clark.
How rare is Clark?
Clark is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 837 boys receiving the name in 2025.
How old is the typical Clark?
The median age of a living American named Clark is approximately 36 years, with most bearers falling between 11 and 63 years old.
Is Clark still popular?
Yes. Clark is holding steady, with 837 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Clark most common?
Clark has its strongest geographic signal in Utah, where it appears 8.4× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19612025
Peak year
1961
Decline from peak
4.8%
2025
837
All-time
50,851