Clarke

Clarke is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 142 babies in the United States.

Clarke at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Clarke

Clarke belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Clarke first appears in Social Security records in 1880 and has been given to 5,418 babies since 1880, including 142 in 2024.

Clarke in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Babies named Clarke in 2024
142
Total since 1880
5,418

Clarke in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Clarke in 2025
13
Total since 1996
433

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Clarke mean?

The meaning of Clarke is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Clarke a boy or girl name?

Clarke is a unisex name. In 2024, 142 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Clarke?

Clarke comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Clarke?

Clarke is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1880 and has been given to 5,418 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].