Clara
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Clear; Bright; Famous
Background: The name Clara originates from the Latin word 'clarus,' meaning 'clear' or 'bright.' This term has also been adopted into Italian, where Clara retains similar meanings, signifying clarity and brightness, as well as fame.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#128
Total births
297,914
Most popular decade
1910s
(133,506 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+30 ranks)
Years in Top 100
65
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 8
- First year rank
- #682
- Peak year
- 1930
- Peak year births
- 32
- Peak rank
- #1,259
- Most recent year
- 2019
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #12,142
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 1,226
- First year rank
- #12
- Peak year
- 1918
- Peak year births
- 5,778
- Peak rank
- #43
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 3,060
- Recent rank
- #78
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).