Girls name · Illinois
Clara in Illinois
Clara was the 65th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 126 babies named Clara that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 9,510 babies Clara.
Popularity over time
Clara in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 118 | 37th |
| 1926 | 195 | 76th |
| 1943 | 61 | 166th |
| 1959 | 37 | 339th |
| 1976 | 13 | 640th |
| 1992 | 15 | 666th |
| 2009 | 67 | 199th |
| 2025 | 126 | 65th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 37th in 1910 to 65th in 2025.
The most babies named Clara in Illinois in a single year was 303, in 1915. Its best showing was 32nd among girls names in 1911.
Across the country, Clara reached its best rank of 6th in Alaska (1932). See Clara in every state →
How popular is Clara in Illinois?
Clara was the 65th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 126 babies named Clara that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 9,510 babies Clara.
How many babies are named Clara in Illinois?
In 2025, 126 babies were named Clara in Illinois. The most babies named Clara in Illinois in a single year was 303, in 1915.
What is the rank of Clara in Illinois?
Clara ranked 65th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 32nd among girls names in 1911.
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.