Girls name · Virginia
Clara in Virginia
Clara was the 48th most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 116 babies named Clara that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 6,924 babies Clara.
Popularity over time
Clara in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 55 | 59th |
| 1926 | 108 | 60th |
| 1941 | 85 | 73rd |
| 1957 | 33 | 206th |
| 1976 | 6 | 536th |
| 1994 | 12 | 437th |
| 2009 | 49 | 172nd |
| 2025 | 116 | 48th |
Its rank among girls names in Virginia climbed from 59th in 1910 to 48th in 2025.
The most babies named Clara in Virginia in a single year was 182, in 1922. Its best showing was 35th among girls names in 1917.
Across the country, Clara reached its best rank of 6th in Alaska (1932). See Clara in every state →
How popular is Clara in Virginia?
Clara was the 48th most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 116 babies named Clara that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 6,924 babies Clara.
How many babies are named Clara in Virginia?
In 2025, 116 babies were named Clara in Virginia. The most babies named Clara in Virginia in a single year was 182, in 1922.
What is the rank of Clara in Virginia?
Clara ranked 48th among girls names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 35th among girls names in 1917.
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.