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Clark
Pronounced KLARK /ΛklΙrk/High
Meaning: From the English surname Clark β from Latin clericus, 'a cleric, a scholar, a scribe'; predominantly a boys'/surname name; here for girlsMedium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Clark comes from the English surname Clark β from Latin clericus, 'a cleric, a clergyman', and by extension 'a scholar, a scribe, a learned person' (since clerics were once the literate few). A crisp, modern surname-name, predominantly boys'/unisex, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Clarkie).
It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, a-scholar at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Clark mean?
Clark is an English surname, 'a cleric, a scholar, a scribe'.
How do you pronounce Clark?
It's said KLARK /ΛklΙrk/ β one syllable.
Is Clark a boy or girl name?
Clark is used for both sexes (predominantly boys'); this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Clark?
Clark is rare for girls in the U.S.