Girls name · California
Clara in California
Clara was the 116th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 253 babies named Clara that year. Since 1910, California families have named 10,477 babies Clara.
Popularity over time
Clara in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 37 | 42nd |
| 1926 | 96 | 85th |
| 1943 | 52 | 219th |
| 1959 | 63 | 373rd |
| 1976 | 42 | 514th |
| 1992 | 105 | 414th |
| 2009 | 126 | 337th |
| 2025 | 253 | 116th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 42nd in 1910 to 116th in 2025.
The most babies named Clara in California in a single year was 253, in 2025. Its best showing was 42nd among girls names in 1910.
Across the country, Clara reached its best rank of 6th in Alaska (1932). See Clara in every state →
How popular is Clara in California?
Clara was the 116th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 253 babies named Clara that year. Since 1910, California families have named 10,477 babies Clara.
How many babies are named Clara in California?
In 2025, 253 babies were named Clara in California. The most babies named Clara in California in a single year was 253, in 2025.
What is the rank of Clara in California?
Clara ranked 116th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 42nd among girls names in 1910.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.