Girls name · New York
Clara in New York
Clara was the 70th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 188 babies named Clara that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 13,537 babies Clara.
Popularity over time
Clara in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 174 | 47th |
| 1926 | 283 | 85th |
| 1943 | 75 | 213th |
| 1959 | 42 | 420th |
| 1976 | 31 | 477th |
| 1992 | 46 | 400th |
| 2009 | 76 | 245th |
| 2025 | 188 | 70th |
Its rank among girls names in New York fell from 47th in 1910 to 70th in 2025.
The most babies named Clara in New York in a single year was 479, in 1917. Its best showing was 44th among girls names in 1912.
Across the country, Clara reached its best rank of 6th in Alaska (1932). See Clara in every state →
How popular is Clara in New York?
Clara was the 70th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 188 babies named Clara that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 13,537 babies Clara.
How many babies are named Clara in New York?
In 2025, 188 babies were named Clara in New York. The most babies named Clara in New York in a single year was 479, in 1917.
What is the rank of Clara in New York?
Clara ranked 70th among girls names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 44th among girls names in 1912.
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.