Girls name · Illinois
Clara in Illinois
In 2025, 126 babies born in Illinois were named Clara, making it the #65 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 9,510.
Popularity over time
Clara in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 118 | #37 |
| 1926 | 195 | #76 |
| 1943 | 61 | #166 |
| 1959 | 37 | #339 |
| 1976 | 13 | #640 |
| 1992 | 15 | #666 |
| 2009 | 67 | #199 |
| 2025 | 126 | #65 |
Illinois had the most Clara births in 1915, with 303. Clara's highest rank in Illinois was #32, set in 1911.
Rank swung between #32 (1911) and #750 (1982) in Illinois, from #37 in 1910 to #65 in 2025.
Nationally, Clara's strongest state was Alaska, where it hit #6 in 1932. See Clara in every state →
How popular is Clara in Illinois?
In 2025, 126 babies born in Illinois were named Clara, making it the #65 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 9,510.
How many babies are named Clara in Illinois?
Illinois recorded 126 births of babies named Clara in 2025.
What is the rank of Clara in Illinois?
Clara ranked #65 among girls names in Illinois in 2025.
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.