How old is someone named Clark?
The average Clark is 38 years old.
Half of all living Clarks are between 11 and 64. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Clarks are much younger than 38.
When was Clark popular?
Clark is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2015.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 502 | 0 |
| 1910s | 2,390 | 0 |
| 1920s | 2,924 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 3,768 | 510 |
| 1940s | 5,066 | 2,200 |
| 1950s | 6,636 | 4,400 |
| 1960s | 6,159 | 4,900 |
| 1970s | 2,534 | 2,300 |
| 1980s | 3,029 | 2,800 |
| 1990s | 2,711 | 2,600 |
| 2000s | 2,755 | 2,700 |
| 2010s | 7,005 | 6,900 |
| 2020s | 4,708 | 4,700 |
How many Clarks are still alive?
About 34,000 Clarks are alive in the US today. That's 67% of the roughly 51,000 babies named Clark since 1880.
Roughly half of all Clarks ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Clark?
About one in three living Clarks are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Clark an old name?
Somewhat. Clark is older than 64 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Clark will be 33 in 2056, so its average age will actually fall, as the youngest Clarks make up more of the total.
Is Clark a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.1% of living Clarks are men.
Names the same age as Clark
NAME TWIN
Clark's name twin is Royce. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Royce's age curve is the closest match to Clark's: 89% alike.
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Questions about the name Clark
How old is the average Clark?
The average Clark in the US is 38 years old. The median is 37, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Clark?
About 34,000 Clarks are alive in the US today, out of roughly 51,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Clark most popular?
In 2015, when about 880 baby boys were named Clark.
Is Clark a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 31% of living Clarks, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this